Aerodynamics Systems Student Placement

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in motorsport is seeking a passionate Aerodynamics Systems Student for a 12-month placement. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of Formula One racing car aerodynamics. You will collaborate with talented engineers across various disciplines, enhancing your problem-solving and communication skills. With a competitive salary and an array of perks, including free daily meals and gym access, this placement is not just a job; it's a stepping stone to a thrilling career in motorsport. Join a championship-winning team and make your mark in the fast-paced world of Formula One!

Benefits

Free Daily Food Allowance

Free Gym Access

Fitness Classes

Discounts with Partners

Free Barista Style Coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Candidates should be studying towards a relevant engineering degree.
• Active interest in technology and motorsport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create systems for wind tunnel and CFD environments.
• Support in-house tools and software systems in Aerodynamics.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Interest in Technology

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Aeronautical Engineering

Degree in Automotive Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

CFD Software

Wind Tunnel Testing Equipment

Job description

Motorsport is the world’s most competitive engineering sector. At the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One teams get to test their engineering prowess race by race against ultra-competitive peers in front of an audience measured in the hundreds of millions.

Team spirit is the foundation of everything we do, with every person making a vital contribution to the development and racing of our Formula One cars. The work is not only demanding but the pace of development so fast that your feet will barely touch the ground – but job satisfaction really does not get any better than the feeling of making a real contribution to a grand prix-winning car.

Are you currently in your penultimate year of studies and interested in a career within Formula One? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to showcase your talent and build your experience to open the door to a future career at Red Bull Racing.

Red Bull Technology are offering a 12-month student Placement within our Aerodynamics Systems Team.

What you’ll be doing as an Aerodynamics Systems Student at Red Bull Technology:

• Creating new systems and techniques for the wind tunnel, CFD and track environments as well as the associated test rigs
• Working with state-of-the-art technologies to help further the understanding of Formula One racing car aerodynamics
• Offering support for in-house tools and software systems used in the Aerodynamics Department
• Develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with aerodynamics, software, mechanical and electronics engineers

Candidates wishing to apply for a role should demonstrate an active interest in Technology and be studying towards a degree within Mechanical/ Aeronautical/ Automotive/ Motorsport/ Electrical/ Systems Engineering/ Maths/ Physics/ Computer Science etc

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2025. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.