High-Level Vehicle Dynamics Controls Engineer

McLaren Racing

Old Woking

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday
Enhanced pension scheme
Private medical insurance
Life assurance

Job summary

McLaren Racing seeks a Mechatronics/Automotive Engineer to design and implement advanced ride dynamics controls. The role focuses on chassis control systems, torque management, and active suspension development for high-performance vehicles.

You will collaborate to translate concepts into production-ready software in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in vehicle dynamics, hands-on experience with Matlab/Simulink, and a track record in model-based control

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechatronics or Automotive Engineering with strong vehicle dynamics knowledge.
  • Experience in Dynamics Controls at OEM or automotive supplier.
  • Expert level Matlab/Simulink and familiarity with model-based control approaches.

Responsibilities

  • Create a Matlab/Simulink high level controller for active/semi-active systems.
  • Implement model-based control via Vi-Car Real Time.
  • Run functional simulations and sensitivity analyses to define SW requirements.
  • Develop from concept to production delivery of active systems.
  • Define requirements at vehicle and system levels for ride performance.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink
Vehicle dynamics
Control system design
Chassis HW systems
Data logging
CAN networking
Model-based controls
Vehicle state estimation

Education

PhD in Mechatronics advantageous
Mechatronics / Automotive Engineering degree

Tools

VI Car Real Time

Job description

McLaren Racing seeks a Mechatronics/Automotive Engineer to design and implement advanced ride dynamics controls. The role focuses on chassis control systems, torque management, and active suspension development for high-performance vehicles.

You will collaborate to translate concepts into production-ready software in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has a strong background in vehicle dynamics, hands-on experience with Matlab/Simulink, and a track record in model-based control

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