The McLaren name is synonymous with motorsport. The story across five decades of racing at the pinnacle of global motorsport is of restless technical development with characters of passion and true grit, all with a single-minded determination to succeed.
With a backdrop of continued growth and success, McLaren Automotive is now consolidating its motorsport strategy with specific aims; enriching the customer’s experience on and off track, broadening the McLaren brand appeal to a wider global audience and delivering motorsport experiences that are best in class.
We are looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to join our expanding Motorsport Engineering team. As part of the GT Motorsport team we want you to provide an invaluable contribution by making that difference: that extra thousandth of second off a lap.
Purpose of the role:
As Senior Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the development, maintenance and management of all on board electronic systems across our GT car offering.
You will also be responsible for the preparation and management of detailed reports relating to the electronic systems and work closely with the Chief Engineer and wider motorsport engineering team to continually evolve our race cars with the ultimate goal of championship success for our global customer base.
Principal accountabilities:
- Preparation and maintenance of all car electronic systems including:
- Bosch Racecon Engine management / data logger
- Bosch M5 ABS
- Bosch DDU
- Bosch PBX – Power Management
- Bosch Telemetry
- BF1 TPMS
- Megaline E-Shift AGS
- All on board sensors.
- On board radio
- On event and post event preparation and reporting of systems based Key Performance Indicators
- Checks, maintenance, calibration and stock control of all on board sensors
- Work closely with Performance and Race Engineers to develop control system package
- Administer, develop and manage on board system configs for factory and customer cars
- Assistance in pre-event planning of test content in terms of systems development
- Responsible for pre-event, on-event and post event reporting of specific criteria
Knowledge, skills & experience:
- Mechanical / Automotive / Systems Engineering Degree
- Experience of Motorsport testing & racing programs
- Extensive knowledge and usage of motorsport data analysis systems
- Experience and knowledge of CAN protocols
- Competent in reading wiring diagrams and schedules
- Comprehensive understanding of sensor functionality, race car vehicle systems and components is essential
- Knowledge of radio and telemetry systems
- Experience in the development of Traction Control and ABS systems advantageous
- Use of Bosch systems and Engine Management systems advantageous.
- Experience in use of MATLAB/Simulink
Personal attributes:
- Clear thinker with an open mind to absorb new knowledge
- Delivery focused & self-motivated to deliver excellence and perform beyond targets
- Advanced problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communicator with the ability to express ones-self accurately and concisely
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to operate within a team environment
- Good organizational skills with the ability to manage changing priorities and demands
- Capable of representing a world class automotive brand
We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our world class employees. It is our aim to become the employer of choice within the global automotive industry.
At McLaren Automotive we are constantly looking to improve. To become the employer of choice we are always looking to develop our employee offerings. We currently offer a range of benefits to employees at all levels of the business including Private Healthcare, Contributory Pension Scheme, Life Assurance and Personal Lease Car Scheme. We also offer a range of discounts with our partner organisations.