Job Title Technical Specialist Systems Tools Ref # 59456 Date posted Friday, September 18, 2026 Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business area R&D Department Electrical and Controls - System Architecture Position level 5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-17) Working time Full Time Contract type Permanent Working pattern 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday Salary . What to Expect This role owns and evolves the software tooling landscape for systems engineering, defining the roadmap for requirements capture, analysis, workflow automation and the application of AI to improve engineering effectiveness, throughput, traceability and delivery quality.The role combines tool strategy with hands-on delivery — developing and maintaining integrated toolchains that strengthen traceability, testability and consistency across systems engineering outputs, while supporting the wider business through training, onboarding and continuous improvement of Jama-based ways of working. What You'll Do • Tooling Roadmap & Ownership Own and maintain the systems engineering tooling roadmap, covering requirements capture, analysis tools, workflow support and the practical application of AI. Prioritise development in line with business needs, engineering demand and long-term capability goals.• Toolchain Development & Administration Develop, configure and maintain the core systems engineering toolchain, ensuring tools are reliable, integrated where appropriate and able to support traceable, testable and efficient delivery of engineering outputs.• Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, remove manual effort and increase consistency through better methods, automation and fit-for-purpose tooling enhancements.• Jama User Enablement Support the business in adopting and using Jama effectively through onboarding, training materials, user guidance, community management and continuous support, helping to embed robust and consistent ways of working.• Tool Governance & Standards Maintain clear governance, standards and data discipline across systems engineering tools, templates and workflows to ensure quality, consistency and confidence in the resulting engineering artefacts. What You'll Bring • Experience with systems engineering tools, requirements management platforms and engineering workflow automation in a complex technical environment.• Strong understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements traceability, verification linkage and delivery of high-quality engineering artefacts.• Practical experience configuring, maintaining or improving integrated toolchains that support efficient and repeatable engineering workflows.• Experience supporting Jama users through onboarding, training material development and day-to-day guidance on effective tool usage.• Hands-on software development experience, with practical capability in languages such as Python, Java and C++, together with an understanding of distributed systems, to support tooling development, automation and integration activities.• Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, and to translate business needs into practical tooling or workflow enhancements.• Awareness of emerging AI capabilities and the judgement to apply them appropriately within engineering processes and controls.• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work across engineering, programme and business teams to drive adoption and continuous improvement. What We'll Do for You We offer a wide – ranging benefits package, which includes:Structured career development framework25 days’ holiday, plus bank holiday. Annual buy & sell up to five daysEnhanced company pension schemeDiscretionary annual bonus awardPrivate medical insurance and health cash planLife assurance benefitAbility to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years’ serviceBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shoppingGenerous parental leave policiesA 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.
Technical Specialist Systems Tools employer: McLaren Group
McLaren Automotive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and fast-paced work environment in Woking, where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide structured career development, generous benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible lifestyle options, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion that fosters a supportive culture. Join our high-performing team and be part of a community dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automotive excellence.
