Graduate, Engineering

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

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too. We have exciting opportunities for intelligent, highly motivated and proactive individuals to join our engineering team, for a period of 2 years starting summer 2027, that will see you contribute to our performance and expose you to how a Formula 1 team works.

Our team is full of incredible people, and we know we can learn as much from you as you can from us. Likewise, you want to learn and grow, and you want to share your knowledge with others. After all, that’s what a high performing team is built upon.

Job Description

Our Engineering Graduate Programme is specifically designed to develop talent within Engineering, to grow our internal knowledge base and create the future leaders of McLaren Racing. You will be rotating around different areas of the Engineering side of the team as part of the 2-year programme, exposing you to areas including Aerodynamics, Design, Racing and Performance.

This role will include race weekend support across the season.

Qualifications

• A degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Sciences with a minimum of a 2:1 (or equivalent).
• General computing skills and software knowledge appropriate to placement areas. e.g. a prior knowledge of CAD packages is useful for a design placement.
• Practical mindedness and a passion for motorsport.
• Previous experience in motorsport is desirable, but not required.
• Practical mindedness and a passion for motorsport.
• Previous experience in motorsport is desirable, but not required.
• You will need to be considering a placement year as part of your degree, ready to begin in summer 2026.

Skills

As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll need to have fantastic communication skills, be a team player and be confident in presenting, reporting and managing your own work and the expectations of your stakeholders. You’ll also demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Proactive – takes opportunity to use initiative wherever possible
• Highly self-motivated
• Team player – supports others
• Leads by example
• Determined – results focused, driven to achieve successful outcome
• Problem solving – creative and a lateral thinker

Additional Information

Success in racing comes from bringing together talented people with different skills, perspectives and experiences. We're committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and empowered to deliver their best work.

Every role has the potential to drive high performance. You'll be part of a team united by a shared ambition to push boundaries and embody our racing mindset. We invest in our people through opportunities to develop and grow, creating an environment where individuals and teams can thrive.

Alongside a range of wellbeing initiatives and development opportunities, we're committed to helping you build a rewarding career and make your mark at McLaren Racing.