Performance Engineer - Motorsport

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a Performance Engineer for our Motorsport department in Woking. You will model, simulate, and analyse racecar performance, focusing on GT3/GT4 programs while supporting development and validation of subsystems.

Strong data skills and trackside collaboration are essential. The role combines software calibration across vehicle systems with hands-on testing, requiring a degree in engineering or CS, Motorsport experience, and a passion for racecar performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
• Experience in Motorsport environment
• Experience in Powertrain or transmission control systems development
• Full vehicle-based software calibration

Responsibilities

• Racecar modelling and simulation
• Racecar data and performance analysis
• Competitor performance review
• Trackside support for development testing
• Dyno rig testing and lab tests for system performance and reliability
• Testing and validation of the complete vehicle and sub-systems
• Developing technical capabilities and tools as required by the business

Skills

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink coding

Communication skills

Can-do attitude

Racecar/drivers performance analysis

Motorsport experience

Powertrain/ transmission control

Vehicle software calibration

Education

Engineering degree or Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Job TitlePerformance Engineer - MotorsportRef #59562Date postedThursday, October 22, 2026CountryUnited KingdomLocationWokingBusiness areaMotorsportDepartmentEngineeringPosition level5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-16)Working timeFull TimeContract typePermanentWorking pattern8:30am - 5:30pm Monday to FridayWhat to ExpectWe are recruiting for a Performance Engineer to join our Motorsport department based in Woking. As the Performance Engineer, you will be a key member of the Motorsport Engineering team focusing on our GT3/GT4 cars, systems and performance.You will have a keen eye for detail, to understand data and strong communication skills to work with our customers, to extract the best out of the car, while maintaining vehicle reliability.What You'll DoThis is a varied role, which will see you undertake the following:* Racecar modelling and simulation Racecar data and performance analysis* Competitor performance review* Trackside support for development testing* Supporting dyno rig testing and laboratory test for system performance and reliability-related activities* Supporting testing and validation of the complete vehicle and its Sub-systems* Developing technical capabilities and tools as required by the businessWhat You'll Bring* Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline or similiar expereince* 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 racecar and driver performance analysis* Previous experience in a Motorsport environment* Experience in Powertrain or transmission control systems development.* Full vehicle-based software calibrationWhat We'll Do for YouWe offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:* Structured career development framework* 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days* Enhanced company pension scheme* Discretionary annual bonus award* Private medical insurance and health cash plan* Life assurance benefit* Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping* Generous parental leave policiesWho Are We?No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.