Senior Associate, PU Simulation Performance Engineer

McLaren Group; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Group seeks a Senior Associate, PU Simulation Performance Engineer, to maximize performance for the 2026 season. This role involves creating and exploiting chassis and PU models, optimizing vehicle performance, and requires advanced analytical skills, relevant engineering education, and proven Motorsport experience.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car schemes

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Access to gym and restaurant

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a PU performance role in high-level Motorsport.
• Strong understanding of vehicle systems interactions.
• Experience with track/race/simulator environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to improve car performance through simulation.
• Provide live analysis during race weekends.
• Conduct pre-event PU simulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data-driven approach

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Python

C++

MATLAB/Simulink

McLaren Applied toolset

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Senior Associate, PU Simulation Performance Engineer, Woking

Location: Woking, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f9b780108624

Job Views: 25

Posted: 22.06.2025

Expiry Date: 06.08.2025

Job Description

At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. Everyone in the team has a role to play. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure your progress in milliseconds, and play a part in racing history, you belong here. High performance starts with you.

Purpose of the Role

Create, correlate, and exploit chassis and PU models to maximize performance for the 2026 season and new regulations, collaborating with our power unit partner and internal teams across Performance, Control Systems, Vehicle Design, and Race Engineering. Support vehicle performance optimization through setup and developing new concepts. Support events as part of the Mission Control team monitoring vehicle performance in real time.

Principal Accountabilities

• Identify opportunities to improve car performance through high fidelity powertrain models and integration with car simulation tools.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct pre-event PU simulations exploring chassis and powertrain performance across conditions.
• Provide live analysis during race weekends to optimize vehicle performance.
• Create analysis tools to improve performance evaluation.

Role Dimensions

This role is within Vehicle Performance, Performance Analysis Group. It requires weekend work supporting F1 race events in the UK. Reports to the Head of Performance Analysis.

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach.
• Proven experience in a PU performance role in high-level Motorsport.
• Deep understanding of vehicle systems interactions affecting performance.
• Experience in track/race/simulator environments.
• Proficient in programming languages like Python, C++, or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with McLaren Applied toolset (advantageous).

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Motivated to drive performance through analysis and simulation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail and unbiased approach.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Collaborative across functions.
• Flexible to support race weekends.
• Adaptable to new technologies.

What McLaren can offer

We aim to be the most pioneering racing team, setting high standards in sport. We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our facilities at McLaren Technology Centre include a gym, restaurant, and outdoor areas, with easy access from Woking station. Benefits include private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and pension contributions.