Lead Motorsport Controls Systems Engineer

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Senior Controls System Engineer to join the Motorsport Engineering team.

You will be instrumental in the development, validation, delivery and support of complete vehicle control systems used across the McLaren Motorsport range. Responsibilities include data mining, trackside support during development testing and customer events, and assisting with dynamometer rigging and calibration.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline.
• Model-based application software coding in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Ability to code and willingness to learn different coding languages if requirements dictate.
• “Can-do” attitude and ability to work under pressure.
• Personal interest in electromechanical systems and engines would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, deliver and support complete vehicle control systems for the McLaren Motorsport range.
• Data mining, analysis and dissemination.
• Trackside support for development testing and customer events as required.
• Support dynamometer / test bed rigging and calibration activities.
• Harvest mathematical modelling techniques to describe vehicle, powertrain and actuator behaviour.
• Develop technical capabilities and tools as required by the business.
• Support the analysis of field issues and provide relevant solutions.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Delivery focus

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Automotive networks CAN/LIN/UDS/Ethernet

Job description

McLaren Automotive Ltd. is seeking a Senior Controls System Engineer to join the Motorsport Engineering team.

You will be instrumental in the development, validation, delivery and support of complete vehicle control systems used across the McLaren Motorsport range. Responsibilities include data mining, trackside support during development testing and customer events, and assisting with dynamometer rigging and calibration.