Senior Aerodynamics Design Engineer — Lead CAD & WindTunnel

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Racing is seeking a Senior Specialist, Aerodynamics Design Engineer to lead the development of aerodynamic surfaces and wind tunnel components. You will combine advanced CAD surfacing with engineering leadership to deliver manufacturable solutions and mentor teammates across aerodynamic, CFD and production groups.

You will collaborate closely with aerodynamicists and production teams to translate concepts into robust, high-quality designs that meet Formula 1 regulations and performance

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical, automotive or aeronautical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Advanced experience in 3D CAD surfacing and solid modelling.
• Strong knowledge of engineering drawings, design for manufacture and release processes.
• Experience planning and delivering technically complex work in a collaborative environment.
• Experience in Formula 1, motorsport or high-performance automotive engineering is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create robust, high-quality parametric CAD models that meet aerodynamic specs, F1 regulations and standards.
• Design race car aerodynamic surfaces, wind tunnel model parts and assemblies for manufacture and setup.
• Apply knowledge of packaging and wind tunnel model systems to plan work and forecast lead times.
• Lead technical problem-solving and improve CAD methodologies and practices.
• Mentor junior colleagues and collaborate with aerodynamicists, CFD, model making, production and vehicle engineering teams.

Skills

Parametric CAD models

3D CAD surfacing

Solid modelling

Engineering drawings

DFM/Release processes

Project planning

Formula 1 / motorsport

Mentoring

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

McLaren Racing is seeking a Senior Specialist, Aerodynamics Design Engineer to lead the development of aerodynamic surfaces and wind tunnel components. You will combine advanced CAD surfacing with engineering leadership to deliver manufacturable solutions and mentor teammates across aerodynamic, CFD and production groups.

You will collaborate closely with aerodynamicists and production teams to translate concepts into robust, high-quality designs that meet Formula 1 regulations and performance