Test Driver – Track, Vehicle Development & Performance

McLaren Racing; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured career development

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Discretionary benefits

Job summary

McLaren Automotive seeks an experienced test driver to support development of high-performance road and track cars. Reporting to the Chief Test Driver, you will work with a small team and collaborate with chassis, drivetrain, NVH and durability engineers across national and international circuits.

Your role focuses on developing dynamic attributes, conducting shakedowns, and driving at or near limit conditions to validate performance while ensuring consistency and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in high performance car development.
• Ability to develop and tune dynamic attributes on road and track.
• Proven track driving experience and testing discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and tune dynamic attributes: suspension, aero, tires and brakes.
• Vehicle shakedown and test driving at circuits.
• Collaborate with chassis, drivetrain and NVH engineers.
• Drive at or near limit conditions and sign off on performance.
• Support events and press car preparation.

Skills

High-performance car development

Vehicle testing

Chassis/drivetrain knowledge

Track driving experience

Education

Mechanical degree beneficial

Job description

McLaren Automotive seeks an experienced test driver to support development of high-performance road and track cars. Reporting to the Chief Test Driver, you will work with a small team and collaborate with chassis, drivetrain, NVH and durability engineers across national and international circuits.

Your role focuses on developing dynamic attributes, conducting shakedowns, and driving at or near limit conditions to validate performance while ensuring consistency and safety.