Graduate, Structures and FEA Tools Engineer

At McLaren Racing, we believe only by chasing performance in everything we do can we give ourselves the best chance of success. Performance on track and in the factory. Performance for our people, our business and our partners. It’s about more than winning. It’s about hitting the highest standards, and then raising the bar again.

We are looking for candidates who are able to start upon the completion of their studies or in September 2024.

Purpose of the Role:

Perform Structural Analysis in order to maximise the structural performance of the F1 car. The role will use the latest structural simulation tools, engineering skill and creativity and ensure that stringent safety & durability requirements are satisfied.


Role Dimensions:

The role is a full time position and is primarily based at the McLaren Technology Centre in Woking. Forming part of the Structural Design Team, you’ll also be working closely with Design, Materials, Vehicle performance and Labs.


Principal Accountabilities:

  • Work independently to develop and validate FEA structural models
  • Ensure solutions meet functional safety and reliability requirements.
  • Provide technical input into proposals and develop understanding
  • Develop solutions to maximise car performance.
  • Analyse problems, take a new perspective on existing solutions and improve on them
  • Ensure that agreed internal methodologies and procedures are followed
  • Timely reporting of analysis results in a clear, concise and structured manner
  • Specify and support component sign-off testing
Organization: 
McLaren F1 Team