Tyre Performance Engineer

Arrow McLaren IndyCar; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking a Tyre Performance Engineer to analyse tyre behaviour and enhance vehicle performance. This role includes real-time data analysis during race events, developing analysis methods, and mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have a Master's in Engineering or Physics, with experience in tyre analysis and knowledge of vehicle dynamics. Join a collaborative culture with strong benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Car schemes

Life insurance

Generous pension contributions

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in tyre and performance analysis, ideally in motorsport.
• Strong understanding of tyre behaviour and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience in Performance or Race Engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse track data to assess tyre performance and development opportunities.
• Deliver real-time tyre analysis during events, reporting findings under pressure.
• Develop and refine tyre analysis methods and toolsets.

Skills

Tyre performance analysis

Vehicle dynamics

MATLAB proficiency

Engineering communication

Education

Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Analysis tool development

Job description

At McLaren, we set the standard for high performance in sport. If you want to test your ideas with the world watching, measure progress in milliseconds, and play your part in racing history—you belong here.

The Role

We’re looking for a Tyre Performance Engineer to support race and test events by analysing tyre behaviour and its interaction with overall vehicle performance. You’ll deliver fast, accurate insights to help optimise car setup and development, while continuously improving our tyre analysis tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse track data to assess tyre performance and identify setup and development opportunities.

• Deliver real-time tyre analysis during race and test events, reporting findings under pressure to strict deadlines.

• Develop and refine tyre analysis methods, processes, and toolsets.

• Communicate tyre insights clearly to Performance, Race Engineering, and the wider Engineering Department.

• Support event operations from the MTC and occasionally at trackside.

• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team development.

What You’ll Bring

• Master’s degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field.

• 2–3 years’ experience in tyre and performance analysis, ideally in motorsport.

• Strong understanding of tyre behaviour and vehicle dynamics.

• Proficiency in MATLAB and experience with analysis tool development.

• Experience in Performance or Race Engineering roles.

Personal Attributes

• A team player with initiative and a drive to achieve results.

• Excellent communicator, able to tailor insights to different audiences.

• Open-minded and adaptable to changing scopes and priorities.

• Self-motivated, organised, and collaborative.

• Committed to learning and sharing knowledge.

Why McLaren?
We strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our iconic McLaren Technology Centre offers world-class facilities and a collaborative, inclusive culture. Benefits include private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance, and generous pension contributions.

High performance starts with you.