Senior Vehicle Modelling Engineer

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Vehicle Modelling Engineer to join their innovative team. This exciting role involves leading vehicle model correlation efforts, enhancing simulation techniques, and developing world-class vehicle models. The successful candidate will work within a dynamic environment, collaborating with various teams to improve performance and stability predictions. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking company offers a vibrant workplace at their state-of-the-art facility, providing excellent benefits and a supportive culture focused on high performance and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Car Schemes

Life Insurance

Generous Pension Contributions

Gym Access

Restaurant Facilities

Indoor and Outdoor Break-out Areas

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of vehicle physics and simulation techniques.
• Extensive experience in vehicle sub-system modelling in motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle model correlation and ensure model fidelity.
• Develop models to improve skid wear and stability predictions.
• Support junior staff and provide mentorship.

Skills

Vehicle Physics Knowledge

Data Analysis

Applied Mathematics

Dynamical Systems

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

Masters degree in Engineering

PhD in Physics or Applied Mathematics

Tools

Matlab

Mathworks Toolchain

Vehicle Dynamics Simulation Tools

ATLAS 10

C/C++

Python

Job description

At McLaren Racing, we’re not just here to try to take the chequered flag. We’re here to excite our fans, inspire our people and deliver for our partners. And we’re also committed to evolving our sport, our industry, and our technology, too.

Purpose of the Role

As part of our Vehicle Modelling team, this role will...

Principle Accountabilities

• Take a lead role in Vehicle Model correlation across Technical, supporting the Head of Vehicle Modelling.
• Ensure suspension model fidelity options across each subsystem (e.g. bearing stiffness, component stiffness, upright flexibility).
• Deliver world class model correlation & functionality, supporting the next level driver model in lap simulation.
• Develop the grounding model to improve skid wear & stability impact prediction.
• Support the implementation of lateral and yaw dynamics in vehicle models, in collaboration with the Tyre team.
• Implement track model improvement for dynamic lap simulations.
• Develop world class vehicle & sub-system models.
• Generate clear and well-documented code.
• Identify, quantify & action vehicle model opportunities through experience or data analysis.
• Feedback observations to the department that aid car performance development.

Role Dimensions

• This role sits within the Performance Group, in the Vehicle Modelling team.
• This role will support with mentoring and support for junior staff.
• This role reports directly to the Head of Vehicle Modelling.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Ideally a Masters degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics or Applied Mathematics (or similar).
• Strong knowledge and conceptual understanding of vehicle physics.
• Objective, data driven approach to analysis.
• Deep awareness of relevant simulation techniques & considerations.
• Extensive experience of vehicle sub-system modelling in F1, motorsport or a related field.
• Strong skills in data analysis, applied mathematics and dynamical systems.
• Experienced user of:
• (Required) Matlab and Mathworks toolchain, Vehicle Dynamics simulation tools, ATLAS 10 or similar analysis tools.
• (Preferred) C/C++ and Python.

Personal Attributes

• Innovative, moving us fearlessly forward by proposing new methods and ideas.
• Proven ability to extract key data from a dataset and present in a clear, concise manner.
• Able to effectively summarise complex information in a style appropriate to the audience.
• Excellent communicator, able to target a variety of audiences and influence as appropriate.
• Able to work effectively in a team with good organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction, integrating quickly and easily into the team.

What McLaren can offer?

We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part. We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.

McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.