Control Systems 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.

Purpose of the Role

As a key member of the Control Systems group, you will take ownership of the performance, reliability and legality of our control systems. You will support the development and implementation of control strategies across all electronic, electrical, and high‑voltage systems for both our Race Car and Track (Customer) Car, ensuring world‑class engineering delivery on and off the track.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and support control systems development for both Race and Track (Customer) Cars.

• Liaise closely with suppliers on electronic, electrical, and high‑voltage systems.

• Develop bespoke control systems for the Track (Customer) Car, including collaboration with third‑party software partners.

• Support validation and track‑test programmes.

• Support dashboard and steering wheel software development.

• Occasionally support testing and race operations onsite and trackside.

• Apply deep system knowledge to anticipate behaviours in both nominal and fault conditions.

• Innovate new processes and help solve complex engineering challenges in a fast‑moving environment.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in elite motorsport—F1, Formula E, WEC Hypercar or WRC is essential.

• Strong knowledge of control system tools such as Motion Applied VCU/ECU, ATLAS, System Monitor (or equivalent).

• Detailed knowledge of all the systems in the car, including behaviour in nominal and failed conditions.

• Proven capability in Simulink‑based control system development, including code testing and source control.

• Demonstrated ability in independent fault‑finding and problem‑solving.

• Experience working with hybrid or high‑voltage powertrains.

• Skills in VBA or Python programming.

Personal Attributes

• An innovative, enthusiastic self‑starter with a passion for pushing performance boundaries.

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset—thriving as part of a tight‑knit team under shared responsibility.

• Calm, decisive and effective under pressure, even when working with tight deadlines and incomplete information.

• A continuous improvement mindset with strong motivation to enhance performance, analysis and operational execution.

What Can McLaren 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.