Senior Systems Engineer - Motorsport

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Enhanced pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years' service

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

McLaren Automotive Ltd seeks a skilled Controls Engineer to join the Motorsport Engineering team. You will contribute to the development, validation and support of vehicle control systems across GT3, GT4 and endurance programs.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechatronic systems, MATLAB/Simulink and vehicle networks, plus a proactive attitude to learn new coding languages as needed.

Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline.
• Model-based application software coding experience.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and ability to learn other languages if required.
• Interest in electromechanical systems and engines.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of mechatronic control systems.
• Data mining, analysis and dissemination.
• Trackside support for development testing and customer events as required.
• Support dynamometer/test bed rigging and calibration activities.
• Harvest mathematical modelling techniques to describe vehicle behaviour.
• Develop technical capabilities and tools as required by the business.
• Support analysis of field issues and provide solutions.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Model-based development

Automotive protocols CAN/LIN/UDS/Ether

HIL testing

Vehicle calibration

Software coding ability

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

directly to the Principal Controls Engineer. You will be a key member of the Motorsport Engineering team responsible for the development, validation, delivery and support of the complete vehicle control systems used across the whole range of McLaren Motorsport Vehicles, which include and not limited to GT3, GT4, programs, endurance racing and the Solus program.

What You'll Do

• Support the development of mechatronic control systems
• Data mining, analysis and dissemination
• Trackside support for development testing and customer events as required
• Support dynamometer / test bed rigging and calibration activities
• Harvest mathematical modelling techniques to describe vehicle, powertrain and actuator behaviour
• Develop technical capabilities and tools as required by the business
• Support the analysis of field issues and provide relevant solutions

What You'll Bring

• Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline or similiar
• Model-based application software coding in
• MATLAB/Simulink Ability to code and willingness to learn different coding languages if requirements dictate
• "Can-do" attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Personal interest in electromechanical systems and engines would be desirable
• Previous experience in a Motorsport or OEM environment preferred but not essential
• Interest in Electronic Controls Systems and Automotive EE Architectures
• Experience of Powertrain or transmission control systems development.
• HIL and in-vehicle testing and validation.
• Vehicle-based software calibration
• Excellent knowledge of Automotive network protocols, e.g. CAN, LIN, UDS, and Ethernet
• Understanding of vehicle-level system integration in terms of hardware and software
• Personal Attributes / Competencies Naturally technical, able to employ fundamental engineering principles to solve problems
• Excellent attitude towards teamwork
• Clear thinker with an open mind to absorb new knowledge.
• Delivery focused & self-motivated to deliver
• excellence and perform beyond targets.
• Strong communication skills through all mediums
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and priorities
• Flexible approach to working hours, travel requirements and adaptability to changing demands.
• High self-motivation, willingness to learn and develop in a dynamic and exciting environment
• Driving Licence.

What We'll Do for You

We offer a wide - ranging benefits package, which includes:

• Structured career development framework 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday.
• Annual buy & sell up to five days
• Enhanced company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus award
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Life assurance benefit
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• Generous parental leave policies
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

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