At McLaren, our mission is to set the standard for high performance in sport. And everyone, in every part of the team, has a role to play. So if you want to test your ideas with the world watching... And measure your progress in milliseconds... And play your part in racing history... You belong here. High performance starts with you.
Purpose of the Role:
Role in the CFD Methodology group, reporting to the Lead, CFD Project Leader and collaborating with other members of the CFD Methodology, HPC, Software, Analysis and Aero Development teams to drive the CFD tools development efforts.
Principal Accountabilities:
Develop a high level of understanding of the other factors influencing CFD methodology and performance: HPC hardware, software, novel numerical methods, correlation etc – and use this to collaborate effectively with the HPC, Software and Development/Analysis teams.
Develop a high level of understanding of the aerodynamic performance development in general, and how CFD contributions can be used to make the car faster. Use this to keep a strong link with the Aerodynamic Development and deliver effective and targeted contributions and knowledge to impact race car performance.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Strong mathematical background, in particular linear algebra, partial differential equations and Finite volume/element/high order numerical methods either through a PhD or MSc followed up with industrial experience.
Personal Attributes:
What McLaren can offer?
We constantly strive to be better tomorrow than we are today. Our ambition is to be the most pioneering and exhilarating racing team in the world, and our collective task is to set the standards for high performance in sport. We show up every day with energy and enthusiasm, ready to play our part.
We encourage and support diversity, equity and inclusion. We will actively promote a culture that values difference and eliminates discrimination in our workplace.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre (MTC) near Woking. Our state of the art, sustainable campus offers many facilities including a gym, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park and common land. The MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 30 minute train ride.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
