Aero Performance Internship: Formula 1 Wind & Aero Insight

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team invites applications for an Aero Performance Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year program starting July 2027. You will analyse aerodynamic data from wind tunnel, CFD and track tests to support development decisions.

Work with aero engineers and race teams to optimise the aero package, prepare performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of analysis workflows. On-site assessment in September; UK work rights required.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Aerodynamics, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of aerodynamic principles and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with data analysis tools and CFD software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing wind tunnel, CFD, and trackside aerodynamic data.
• Support the validation of aero concepts through simulation and testing.
• Help prepare performance reports and visualisations for design reviews and race events.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in aero analysis workflows.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, and race engineering teams to ensure aerodynamic performance is fully understood and utilised.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Passion for motorsport

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Aerodynamics/Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

CFD software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Alpine Formula One Team invites applications for an Aero Performance Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year program starting July 2027. You will analyse aerodynamic data from wind tunnel, CFD and track tests to support development decisions.

Work with aero engineers and race teams to optimise the aero package, prepare performance reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of analysis workflows. On-site assessment in September; UK work rights required.