CFD Student Placement

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Renault Group’s Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone is offering a CFD Student Placement for a penultimate-year student. You will work with the CFD team to deploy computational modelling, support simulations, and contribute to aerodynamic development projects on high-performance race cars.

Gain exposure to advanced CFD, data analysis, and cross-disciplinary collaboration with Aerodynamics, Design and Performance teams in a fast-paced motorsport environment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Motorsport Engineering or related field.
• Penultimate year of university; seeking industry placement.
• Strong grasp of fluid dynamics and engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFD engineers and aerodynamicists in deploying computational modelling techniques.
• Set up, run, and analyse CFD simulations.
• Contribute to development projects and process improvements.
• Analyse simulation data and present findings to engineers.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Aerodynamics

CFD interest

Numerical simulation

Analytical skills

Programming

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Motorsport interest

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Motorsport Engineering

Tools

CFD software

Job description

Duration:1 year Start Date:July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamics department is at the heart of race car performance, using cutting‑edge tools and technologies to optimise aerodynamic efficiency and unlock lap time. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) team plays a crucial role in simulating and analysing aerodynamic and thermodynamic behaviour, providing insights that directly influence car development and on‑track performance.

The Role

As a CFD Student Placement, you will support the CFD team in the deployment and application of computational modelling techniques used to enhance car performance. Working alongside experienced CFD engineers and aerodynamicists, you’ll contribute to simulation activities, data analysis, process improvements, and development projects. You’ll gain exposure to advanced aerodynamic and thermodynamic simulations while developing an understanding of how CFD is used to support Formula One car development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the use of CFD tools to simulate aerodynamic and thermodynamic behaviour across a range of development projects
• Assist with the setup, execution, and analysis of CFD simulations
• Help investigate and develop new approaches to aerodynamic and computational challenges
• Analyse simulation data and present findings to engineers and stakeholders
• Support correlation activities between CFD results and experimental testing data
• Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of CFD workflows
• Work closely with Aerodynamics, Design, and Performance groups to support development programmes
• Contribute to technical documentation, reporting, and project coordination activities
• Support engineers in troubleshooting and resolving CFD‑related issues

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Motorsport Engineering, or a related discipline, and seeking an industry placement during your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and engineering fundamentals
• Interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical simulation techniques
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data
• Familiarity with engineering software, programming, or data analysis tools would be advantageous
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and effectively
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
• A passion for motorsport and an interest in vehicle performance and aerodynamic development
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• You must be available to attend onsite interviews

What We Offer

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport.

Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose‑built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive.

We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on‑site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting‑edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula OneTeam, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.

We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.

Company Background

BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto.

The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team’s charge during a highly competitive Formula One season.

The team operates out of its Enstone factory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where it has been based since 1992, in its previous guises as Benetton Formula, Renault F1 Team and Lotus F1 Team.

Enstone has a winning legacy with seven Formula One World Championships including the Drivers’ World Championship [1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006] with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, and the Constructors’ World Championship [1995, 2005 and 2006].

The team’s 2026 car, the A526, is designed and built on‑site with the 1000-strong workforce working hard towards the new opportunities presented in the 24‑race season.

For more information, please head to www.alpinef1.com

Alpine, a brand born from racing Alpine’s history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70 years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing, competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines. The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in topflight rally competition. In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world‑famous Rallye Monte Carlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year. Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Filled with this racing passion and savoir‑faire, the brand continued to release new and innovative road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA. As soon as Alpine’s relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the brand’s awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous successes on international circuits. Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca de Meo announced the company’s decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team. In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing sphere through Esports. A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT, the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand, such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.