Job Description

Company Description

Arrow McLaren is McLaren Racing’s IndyCar team, located in Indianapolis at its new McLaren Racing Center headquarters on the northwest side of the city. By joining our team, you’ll be part of an exhilarating racing program that aims to set the standard for high performance in sport. Our behaviors define what matters most to us:

One Team – Embrace the Quest – No Dilution – Be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable – Never Stand Still – Go Again – Sweep the Floor

Every day, we want members of this team to come to work with a simple goal in mind: Build better race cars and develop better ways to go racing. Focus on the process, enjoy the process of continual improvement and the results will take care of themselves.

Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

The Senior Design Engineer role is responsible for the design and manufacturing of racecar parts, test rig parts and assemblies, as well as pit equipment, as well as other R&D tasks. You will work with the Head of Design and R&D to take projects from concept to prototyping, manufacture, final testing and sign off.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Design work encompassing many areas including racecar parts, test equipment, and pit equipment.
• Validation of component operational characteristics and targets.
• Development of components and assemblies by way of physical testing.
• Collaboration with other departments based on project requirements.
• Strength and fatigue analysis, including FEA and physical testing.
• Limited travel to some races and test events.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar engineering degree.
• 5+ years experience in motorsports.
• CAD Design experience, Solidworks preferred.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Pi Toolbox preferred).
• Drawing/Drafting and GD&T experience.
• Excellent communication and digital organizational skills.
• Experience operating test rigs, as well as working on mechanical and electrical equipment.

Preferred Experience:

• Proven design proficiency with complex mechanical systems.
• Comfortable with electrical systems and wiring.
• Exposure to the common manufacturing processes of carbon fiber parts.

Additional Information

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Voluntary life, short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Competitive paid time off and company holidays
• Employee wellbeing resources and programs
• Company discounts, including kit apparel

Arrow McLaren is committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, ethnicity, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.