Senior Aerodynamics Design Engineer - CAD & Wind Tunnel

McLaren F1 Team; Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing seeks a Senior Specialist, Aerodynamics Design Engineer to lead technical work within the Aero Design team, developing aerodynamic surfaces and wind tunnel model components that directly influence race car performance.

You will combine advanced surfacing and mechanical engineering expertise with leadership, mentoring colleagues and collaborating with aerodynamicists, CFD, model making, production and vehicle engineering to convert concepts into manufacturable solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical, automotive or aeronautical engineering, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Advanced experience in 3D CAD surfacing and solid modelling, with the ability to produce robust parametric geometry.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, design for manufacture and high-quality engineering release processes.
• Experience planning and delivering technically complex work to agreed targets within a collaborative engineering environment.
• Experience in Formula 1, motorsport or high-performance automotive engineering would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create robust, high-quality parametric CAD models that meet aerodynamic specifications, Formula 1 regulations and departmental engineering standards.
• Design race car aerodynamic surfaces, wind tunnel model parts and assemblies, providing the information required for manufacture, preparation, pre-fit and setup.
• Apply expert knowledge of component packaging and wind tunnel model systems to plan work, forecast lead times and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
• Lead technical problem-solving, influence engineering initiatives and improve the team’s CAD methodologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with aerodynamicists, CFD, model making, production, wind tunnel, R&D and vehicle engineering teams.

Skills

3D CAD surfacing

Parametric geometry

Engineering drawings

DFM/Release processes

Project planning

Motorsport knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aeronautical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

McLaren Racing seeks a Senior Specialist, Aerodynamics Design Engineer to lead technical work within the Aero Design team, developing aerodynamic surfaces and wind tunnel model components that directly influence race car performance.

You will combine advanced surfacing and mechanical engineering expertise with leadership, mentoring colleagues and collaborating with aerodynamicists, CFD, model making, production and vehicle engineering to convert concepts into manufacturable solutions.