What to Expect • Be part of the Vehicle Dynamics CAE team, working in a collaborative and innovative environment with colleagues from diverse technical and cultural backgrounds.

- Contribute to the development of advanced modelling, simulation, scripting, and data analysis solutions supporting vehicle dynamics activities.Work closely with experienced engineers who will provide guidance, technical direction, and mentoring throughout the assignment.
- Develop automation strategies and software tools to improve the efficiency, robustness, and usability of post processing workflows.
- Gain exposure to a broad range of engineering applications, from simulation and experimental data analysis to toolchain integration and process optimisation.
- Explore and evaluate different coding approaches, architectures, and implementation strategies, considering scalability, maintainability, and compatibility with existing engineering ecosystems.
- Apply strong competencies in vehicle dynamics, MATLAB programming, Simulink modelling, and software development to solve complex engineering challenges

What You'll Do • Develop MATLAB scripts and applications for the post processing and analysis of simulation and experimental data.

- Create and maintain MATLAB/Simulink infrastructures for data visualisation, workflow automation, and integration with existing log files and data sources.
- Enhance existing toolboxes by improving functionality, computational efficiency, robustness, and user experience.
- Investigate and implement innovative coding solutions to support engineering analysis and automation activities.




- Validate and benchmark new tools and methodologies against existing solutions to ensure continuity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
- Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver practical software solutions aligned with business needs.

What You'll Bring • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.

- Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals and CAE methodologies.
- Advanced MATLAB programming skills, including scripting, data processing, and tool development.
- Good knowledge of Simulink modelling and model based development techniques.
- Experience in software development principles, including code structure, version control, testing, and documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a passion for automation and process improvement.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment and communicate technical concepts clearly.
- A proactive mindset, curiosity for innovation, and willingness to explore new technologies and development approaches

What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:





- Structured career development framework
- 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five days
- Enhanced company pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus award
- Private medical insurance and health cash plan
- Life assurance benefit
- Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ service
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- Generous parental leave policies
- A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice

Who Are We? No restraints. No limitations. We don’t simply push boundaries. We completely rethink them. McLaren Automotive exists to create breath-taking performance road cars.

It takes a community to do what we do. A diverse group of people with many areas of expertise, united by their passion to deliver visionary products and set new benchmarks.

McLaren Automotive commits to equal opportunity for all. Diversity, Equality and Inclusion is at the heart of our impact, it drives our innovation and enables us to truly create something special. Join us on our journey.

Job Title CAE Dynamics Senior Engineer - FTC Ref # 59690 Date posted Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Country Spain Location Idiada Business area Product Development Department VE - Performance & Attributes (Idiada) Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional​ - (L-16) Working time Full Time Contract type Fixed Term Contract Duration 6 months Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday Salary .

📌 CAE Dynamics Senior Engineer - FTC (España)
🏢 McLaren Automotive
📍 España