Powertrain Cooling & Thermal Systems Engineer

McLaren Automotive Limited; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking an Aerothermal Engineer to advance powertrain cooling and heat management across high-performance road cars. You will use 1D simulations, CFD and rig testing to define requirements and drive calibration to meet demanding targets.

You will collaborate with Design, Vehicle Engineering and Programme Management to ensure thermal performance is integrated into the overall vehicle experience, while contributing to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or Science.
• Strong understanding of heat transfer and fluid mechanics.
• Experience with powertrain cooling and thermal management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop Powertrain Cooling and Heat Management attributes for vehicle programmes.
• Utilise 1D simulation, CFD, rig testing and vehicle evaluation to meet targets.
• Define thermal software control strategies and perform calibration/testing.
• Collaborate with Design, Vehicle Engineering and Programme Management to integrate thermal performance.

Skills

Heat transfer fundamentals

Fluid mechanics

Powertrain cooling knowledge

Thermal management systems

CFD/1D modelling experience

Education

First-rate Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering or Science degree

Tools

AMESim

GT-SUITE

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

McLaren Automotive Limited is seeking an Aerothermal Engineer to advance powertrain cooling and heat management across high-performance road cars. You will use 1D simulations, CFD and rig testing to define requirements and drive calibration to meet demanding targets.

You will collaborate with Design, Vehicle Engineering and Programme Management to ensure thermal performance is integrated into the overall vehicle experience, while contributing to continuous improvement of simulation methodologies