McLaren Racing Summer Intern (Engineering) 3 Months Fixed Term Contract – Woking
We have several exciting opportunities for intelligent, highly-motivated and proactive individuals to join our engineering team, for a period of 3 months, that will see you contribute to our performance and expose you to how a Formula 1 team works.
You need to be able to use your own initiative, work proactively and, often, to strict deadlines in a high-pressure environment – in what are demanding but extremely rewarding roles.
Your placement will take place in one of two areas of the business:
- Technical – which includes:
- Aerodynamics (including CFD)
- Design (including Mechanical, Composite, Structural Design)
- Vehicle Performance (including Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation).
- Racing:
- Race Strategy & Sporting team.
Role Description & Responsibilities
We would expect the following from successful candidates:
- Quick integration within teams to maximise effectivity.
- Delivering projects in your chosen project area that will directly impact on-track performance.
- Responsibility for specific projects, with guidance and support from team members.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Personal Attributes
The following attributes are required for this role:
- Proactivity and an aptitude for picking up skills and methods quickly.
- The ability to work well under pressure and with time constraints (with support provided to ensure this works well).
- An intelligent, data-driven approach to solving new and challenging problems, with strong problem-solving skills.
- The ability to learn and develop skills on the job, as well as to apply existing skills to new types of problems.
- Good communication and presentation skills to work effectively as part of a close-knit team, with shared responsibilities, working under challenging conditions.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience
The following attributes are required for this role:
- Having started a degree in Engineering, Mathematics or the Sciences.
- General computing skills and software knowledge appropriate to placement area. e.g. a prior knowledge of CAD packages is useful for a design placement.
- A practical mindedness and a passion for motorsport.
The closing date for this role will be Thursday 30th March. We cannot accept applications after this time.
What can McLaren offer?
We strive to provide a fun, innovative, collaborative and open culture where everyone’s input is welcome, and everyone feels part of our achievements. We work hard to create a culture of continuous improvement and support this with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
McLaren Racing is based at the iconic McLaren Technology Centre on the edge of Woking. Our large campus includes a gym, swimming pool, restaurant and indoor and outdoor break-out areas, as well as direct access to park land. MTC is connected to Woking mainline station via regular shuttle buses, from which London Waterloo is a 32min train ride.
To apply for this job please visit racingcareers.mclaren.com.