Senior Associate, PU Simulation Performance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Woking; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is looking for a Senior Associate in PU Simulation Performance Engineering based in Woking. The role involves developing models and collaborating with teams to maximize performance for upcoming motorsport events. Candidates should have a master's degree in engineering, programming skills, and analytical capabilities. This dynamic environment offers competitive benefits including healthcare and pension.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Commitment to diversity and innovation

Qualifications

• Experience in high-level motorsport.
• Strong analytical capabilities and programming experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop high fidelity powertrain models and integrate with car simulation tools.
• Conduct pre-event PU simulations for chassis and powertrain performance.
• Create tools and analysis methods to enhance performance insights.

Skills

Programming skills

Analytical capabilities

Education

Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field

Job description

Senior Associate, PU Simulation Performance Engineer, Woking

McLaren is seeking a Senior Associate in PU Simulation Performance Engineering based in Woking, United Kingdom. This role involves creating and exploiting chassis and power unit models to maximize performance for the 2026 season and new regulations, collaborating with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Developing high fidelity powertrain models and integrating them with car simulation tools
• Collaborating with stakeholders across various teams
• Conducting pre-event PU simulations for chassis and powertrain performance
• Supporting race events through real-time vehicle performance analysis
• Creating tools and analysis methods to enhance performance insights

This position requires weekend work during F1 race events, is UK-based, and reports to the Head of Performance Analysis within Vehicle Performance. The role demands a Master's degree or higher in a relevant engineering field, experience in high-level motorsport, programming skills, and strong analytical capabilities.

McLaren offers a dynamic work environment with benefits including healthcare, pension, and more, committed to diversity and innovation.