Graduate Engineer - Motorsports Rotational Program

Van Amersfoort Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing seeks high‑potential graduates for a two‑year Engineering Graduate Programme starting summer 2027. You will rotate through Aerodynamics, Design, Racing and Performance, gaining exposure to how a Formula 1 team operates and providing race weekend support across the season.

You should have an Engineering/Math/Science degree (2:1) and be practically minded with a passion for motorsport, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Sciences with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent).
• General computing skills and software knowledge; CAD packages are useful for a design placement.
• Practical mindedness and a passion for motorsport.
• Previous motorsport experience is desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate around different areas of Engineering (Aerodynamics, Design, Racing and Performance) as part of the 2-year programme.
• Expose yourself to areas including Aerodynamics, Design, Racing and Performance.
• Provide race weekend support across the season.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Presenting

Reporting

Initiative

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Lead by example

Education

Engineering/Math/Science degree 2:1

Tools

CAD packages

Job description

McLaren Racing seeks high‑potential graduates for a two‑year Engineering Graduate Programme starting summer 2027. You will rotate through Aerodynamics, Design, Racing and Performance, gaining exposure to how a Formula 1 team operates and providing race weekend support across the season.

You should have an Engineering/Math/Science degree (2:1) and be practically minded with a passion for motorsport, plus strong communication and teamwork skills.