Composite Design Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Bull Technology is offering an Undergraduate Industrial Placement in its Composite Design Department based at the Milton Keynes campus. The role runs for one year starting in summer 2027, providing exposure to a wide range of technical areas within composite design for F1 car components.

You will work on clean-sheet scheming, tooling, assembly design, jig creation, and supporting documentation, with involvement in material selection, laminate design and structural sign-off.

Qualifications

• Active interest in Composite Design and hands-on tasks.
• Studying towards Mechanical/Aeronautical engineering (or similar).
• Computer literacy and ability to report progress clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain organized and methodical work approach.
• Cover all aspects of Composite Design from concept to detailed design and supporting docs.
• Be involved in material selection, laminate design, structural sign off and fault fixing.
• Present ideas and design work when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Good organisation

Efficient reporting

Computer literacy

Education

Mechanical/Aeronautical engineering degree (or similar)

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 2027 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