Control Systems Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is offering a year-long Student Placement in their F1 Controls team starting in summer 2026. Ideal for engineering students, the role involves understanding software-hardware interactions and supporting data analysis during test events. Great salary and benefits including free food and gym access. Applications close on 26th September 2025.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Fitness classes

Discounts with partners

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Students must be studying Mechanical, Control System or Automotive Engineering.
• Candidates should have a strong mathematical and analytical background.
• Knowledge of control system principles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand interactions between software and hardware in electro-hydraulic control systems.
• Support data analysis of race, test and dynamometer events.
• Develop automated routines for data analysis.

Skills

Excellent mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of control systems

Education

Mechanical, Control System or Automotive Engineering

Tools

Matlab

Simulink

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology have exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our F1 Controls team. The placements will run from summer of 2026 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.

The position is targeted towards Mechanical, Control System and Automotive Engineering students. Candidates will require excellent mathematical and analytical skills and an engineering background. Knowledge of control system principles and experience with Matlab/Simulink would also be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand interactions between software and hardware in the context of electro-hydraulic control systems
• Support and data analysis of race, test and dynamometer events
• Develop automated routines and processes for data analysis and metrics generation
• Provide real-time event support

Requirements

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.