Junior Structures Engineer — FEA for High-Performance Cars

McLaren Racing; Woking; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Structural Analysis engineer to maximise the structural performance of the F1 car. You will apply advanced FEA tools and engineering judgement to satisfy safety and durability requirements.

Based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, you will work with Design, Materials, Vehicle Performance and Labs to deliver robust, innovative solutions under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering.
• Knowledge of structural and stress analysis methods.
• Familiarity with FEA packages and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate FEA structural models for robust designs.
• Ensure functional safety and reliability of solutions.
• Support proposals with technical insights to drive innovation.
• Pursue engineering innovations to improve car performance.
• Analyze problems with fresh perspectives and refine solutions.
• Follow internal methodologies and ensure quality.
• Report results clearly and concisely.
• Specify and support component sign-off testing.

Skills

FEA methods

Structural analysis

Communication & teamwork

Education

Mechanical/Aeronautical Engineering degree

Tools

Hyperworks

Abaqus

Optistruct

Scripting (Python/Matlab)

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Structural Analysis engineer to maximise the structural performance of the F1 car. You will apply advanced FEA tools and engineering judgement to satisfy safety and durability requirements.

Based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking, you will work with Design, Materials, Vehicle Performance and Labs to deliver robust, innovative solutions under tight deadlines.