Data Scientist Woking, England
Job description
McLaren Advanced Projects
McLaren Advanced Projects (MAP) is a multidisciplinary engineering unit that works on many of the most ambitious technical challenges at McLaren Racing. The newly created function is designed to innovate and unlock performance across various racing series operating worldwide.
But racing is just the start. McLaren Advanced Projects also collaborates with McLaren Automotive on hypercars and supercars, and undertakes projects on a wide range of scientific and engineering projects for our partners.
Within McLaren Advanced Projects, we assemble integrated teams to work across the full development process from concept to release, drawing on 60 years of continuous development in F1 and beyond. Team members bring a wide range of skills to bear on our projects, from aerodynamics and computational fluid dynamics to lightweight structures and composites, data science and advanced simulations.
Purpose of the Role
The main purpose of this role is to apply Data Science methods and techniques to enhance our software and simulation tools for analysis, data processing and ultimately performance development.
We are looking for Data Scientists at all levels, if you have relevant experience in this field then please apply.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Take and understand project requirements to define specifications and to architect robust, scalable and testable software and data science solutions
- Confidently analyse and overcome technical challenges with workable and innovative solutions
- Understand the processes and goals underlying the various technical areas you work alongside
- Business analysis of aerodynamic development processes including understanding the goals, the current problems, and then sharing your learning with the team
- Development of analytical solutions to complex engineering problems using leading edge data science, modelling, and optimisation techniques
- Maintain consistent standards and approaches adopted by the team
- Accurately estimate activity timescales and provide regular progress reports
- Efficiently manage your workload
- Raise awareness of and mitigate against potential technical risks
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Strong academic background with undergraduate degree in relevant discipline or equivalent industry experience
- Previous experience with software and data analysis in a technical environment
- Effective communication, both written and verbal
- Ability to implement data analysis techniques with a programming language such as Python, R, or MATLAB
- Experience in the analysis of complex data sets to understand underlying behaviour
- Familiarity with object-oriented programming and development of large software projects
- Experience with MLOps, development and production pipelines and deployment frameworks.
- Some exposure to Docker and Kubenetes would be an advantage
- Knowledge of web development techniques
- Basic knowledge of aerodynamic theory and the development processes employed within F1
- Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical approach, with attention to detail.
- Open mindedness to ensure high flexibility and the capacity to manage rapid and profound changes of scopes, development directions and processes.
- Aptitude to learn from others and share knowledge with others.
- Has a clear understanding of the challenges, role and operation of motorsport departments.
- Recognises the place of the new division in the wider context of the team and how this group contributes to the success of McLaren Racing.
- Flexible approach to working hours and occasional travel.
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 with a proactive approach to management and personal development.
McLaren Advanced Projects 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 32 min train ride.
We encourage hybrid working patterns to give you options to balance your home life and hobbies with your work, and offer a comprehensive package of benefits including private healthcare, car schemes, life insurance and generous pension contributions.
