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# Performance Engineer

- **Company:** McLaren Racing
- **Location:** Woking, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Software Applications, MATLAB, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://mclarencareers.mclaren.com/careers/Login?jobId=59718

## About the Role

* Educated to Degree level in an Engineering or Computer Science Discipline or similiar expereince
 * Model-based application software coding in MATLAB/Simulink
 * Ability to code and willingness to learn different coding languages if requirements dictate
 * "Can-do" attitude and ability to work under pressure
 * Personal interest in racecar and driver performance analysis
 * Previous experience in a Motorsport environment
 * Experience in Powertrain or transmission control systems development.
 * Full vehicle-based software calibration

## Description

We are recruiting for a Performance Engineer to join our Motorsport department based in Woking. As the Performance Engineer, you will be a key member of the Motorsport Engineering team focusing on our GT3/GT4 cars, systems and performance.
You will have a keen eye for detail, to understand data and strong communication skills to work with our customers, to extract the best out of the car, while maintaining vehicle reliability.
What You'll Do
This is a varied role, which will see you undertake the following:

 * Racecar modelling and simulation Racecar data and performance analysis
 * Competitor performance review
 * Trackside support for development testing
 * Supporting dyno rig testing and laboratory test for system performance and reliability-related activities
 * Supporting testing and validation of the complete vehicle and its Sub-systems
 * Developing technical capabilities and tools as required by the business