Aerodynamics Student Placements

Van Amersfoort Racing; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured development plan

Access to AMR Technology Campus in Sil

On-site gym & dining facilities

Job summary

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team offers student placements across Aerodynamics disciplines at the Silverstone site. You will work on live projects, develop under a structured program, and gain exposure to wind tunnel work, CFD studies, and cutting-edge simulation tools.

You will join a collaborative, inclusive team, with visa support where needed, and a clear path to grow in Formula One engineering. Applications welcome from the UK and overseas.

Qualifications

• Studying engineering, mathematics, or a related subject at degree level.
• Curious, creative, and motivated to solve problems.
• Passionate about motorsport and performance engineering.
• Eager to learn and contribute to live projects.
• Comfortable using CAD, CFD, or experimental methods.
• Able to work well in a team-focused, fast-moving environment.
• A clear and positive communicator.

Responsibilities

• Work on live engineering projects that make a direct impact on car performance.
• Follow a tailored development plan, with regular feedback to support your growth.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes in motorsport.
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas.
• Build skills that could set you up for a future career in Formula One.

Skills

CAD/CFD

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Python

MATLAB

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CFD tools

Job description

Application Deadline: 24 September 2026

Department: Early Careers

Location: Silverstone

Description

Our Student Placement Programme is designed to give you more than just work experience – it’s your first step into the fast-paced world of Formula One®.

During your time with us, you will:

• Work on live engineering projects that make a direct impact on car performance
• Follow a tailored development plan, with regular feedback to support your growth
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes in motorsport
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas
• Build skills that could set you up for a future career in Formula One®.

This is an opportunity to develop, challenge yourself, and contribute to something extraordinary. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to write the next chapter in Aston Martin Aramco’s history, join us – where every team member plays a crucial role in our success, and your growth is as important as our achievements.

About Aerodynamics at Aston Martin Aramco

Aerodynamics is central to performance in Formula One®. At Aston Martin Aramco, our Aerodynamics teams focus on maximising efficiency, downforce, and overall car performance. From CFD and wind tunnel analysis to innovative experimental techniques, every detail counts. Our new state-of-the-art wind tunnel will also be a world-class testing facility, ensuring we remain at the forefront of aerodynamic innovation.

Role Spotlights

We’re offering placements across Aerodynamics, Experimental Aero and Aero Thermal. Whichever team you join, you’ll contribute to projects that shape car performance. Within your application, you’ll be asked to select your preferred role from this advert.

Aerodynamics Development

Work on the day-to-day development of the team’s aerodynamic philosophy, contributing to the design, analysis and performance of our Formula One® cars. You’ll run wind tunnel tests, conduct CFD studies, and translate results into concepts that enhance car performance. This role is ideal if you want to see how cutting-edge aerodynamic ideas directly influence on-track results.

AMPT Aerodynamics (Aston Martin Performance Technologies)

Take Formula One aerodynamic thinking beyond the racetrack. At AMPT, you’ll apply cutting-edge F1 aerodynamic principles to challenges across motorsport, automotive and aerospace. You’ll plan and deliver aerodynamic studies using CAD and CFD, explore innovative development techniques, and help translate the speed, precision and performance mindset of Formula One into entirely new environments. Ideal for aerodynamicists who want to push beyond traditional boundaries and see where high-performance thinking can take them.

Wind Tunnel Systems

Join the team developing our brand-new, state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility. You’ll contribute to experimental systems innovation, working with advanced technologies such as Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), robotics and supervisory control systems. Combining hands‑on engineering with coding skills in Python or MATLAB, you’ll help analyse data, create tools, and drive continuous improvement in aerodynamic testing. This role is perfect if you’re curious, technically capable and eager to solve complex problems in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Wind Tunnel Analysis

Contribute to the development of our state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility. You’ll focus on analysing experimental data, understanding complex problems, developing advanced aerodynamic test methods, and applying the latest data analytic techniques to refine our understanding of the facility. Using your coding and engineering skills, you will develop MATLAB and Python tools and data processing techniques to enhance our testing program. This is a broad role covering a range of engineering environments suited to those with an inquisitive mindset and a passion for problem‑solving, combining engineering innovation with cutting‑edge experimental analysis.

Aero Thermal

Join the team and play a hands‑on role in developing and implementing thermal and aerothermal concepts for our many Formula One® car cooling systems. You’ll support projects from conception through testing and analysis, helping to refine the car’s performance at both the design and racing weekend optimisation stages while learning and improving our many simulation tools that underpin real‑world decision‑making. This role is ideal if you love to solve fresh new complex problems every week in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

We’re looking for passionate, curious and committed students who share our racer’s spirit. You should be:

• Studying engineering, mathematics, or a related subject at degree level with a strong academic track record.
• Curious, creative, and motivated to solve problems
• Passionate about motorsport and performance engineering
• Eager to learn and contribute to live projects
• Comfortable using CAD, CFD, or experimental methods.
• Able to work well in a team-focused, fast-moving environment
• A clear and positive communicator, with a collaborative approach.

Benefits

What We Offer

You’ll have the chance to develop professionally and personally in a unique environment, with:

• A structured development plan tailored to your growth.
• Access to our state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus facilities in Silverstone, including a fully equipped gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, as well as an on‑site bistro café and restaurant.
• A supportive culture built around teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
• The chance to be part of Aston Martin Aramco’s journey to the sharp end of the F1 grid.

At Aston Martin Aramco we’re not just looking for placements – we’re looking for future innovators. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, learn from the best, and be part of a team driven by passion and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates within the UK and overseas, and visa sponsorship can be provided where required.

We are committed to making sure our selection methods are fair and inclusive. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments as part of your application, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know during the process.

Investing in your career is paramount. We promote professional and personal development through a provision of learning opportunities and work with you to shape your career and realise your full potential.

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.