Composite Design Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company based in Milton Keynes is seeking an Undergraduate Student for a 1-year Industrial Placement in its Composite Design department, starting in summer 2026. This role involves contributing to the design and development of F1 car components, requiring strong creativity, computer literacy, and an academic background in mechanical or aeronautical engineering. The position offers competitive pay, daily food allowance, free gym access, and other perks.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Fitness classes

Multiple discounts with partners

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Candidates must demonstrate an active interest in Composite Design.
• Must be prepared to carry out hands-on tasks.
• Returning to higher education after the placement year.

Responsibilities

• Organised approach to work.
• Cover aspects of Composite Design and documentation.
• Involved in material selection and structural design.

Skills

Creativity

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Studying towards a mechanical/aeronautical engineering degree

Job description

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Student to spend a year as part of our Composite Design department. The placement will run from summer of 2026 for one year and offer the chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge to real racing events!

Based on our Milton Keynes Campus this unique role covers a wide range of different technical areas, each demanding a high level of computer literacy and a clear understanding of the principles of mathematics, physics, and engineering. Interpersonal skills, good organisation, efficient and clear reporting will be equally valued.

Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Industrial Placement positions within its Composite Design Department. Composite Design is fundamental to the creation of our F1 car. The chassis, impact structures, wings, bodywork are all composite assemblies, with far more to their design, manufacture & operation than might at first meet the eye!

Composite Design

The key accountabilities of this role are to:

• Have an organised and methodical approach to your work.
• Cover all aspects of Composite Design from clean sheet scheming/idea generation, tooling, detailed component design, assemblies, associated jigs, pit gear and supporting documentation.
• Be involved in material selection, laminate design, structural sign off and fault fixing.
• Show creativity, to suggest new ideas and concepts, and be involved in our wide ranging and ambitious composite R&D activity.
• Be confident in presenting your ideas and design work.
• Be prepared to be flexible to suit changing priorities and to go the extra mile as and when required.
• Candidates wishing to apply for this role should demonstrate an active interest in Composite Design, be studying towards a mechanical/aeronautical engineering degree (or similar), be computer literate and prepared to carry out hands-on tasks.
• To be eligible for this placement applicants must be returning to higher education to study for at least 1 year after their placement year. Confirmation of this should be in place at time of application. While we would like to open this opportunity up to all applicants these positions are intended to be a work placement for students currently undertaking higher education and is therefore the eligibility requirement. Please do not apply if you do not fall within the requirements for this position.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2026. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.

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!

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 26th September 2025.