Control Systems Student Placement

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food

Free gym access

Partner discounts

Free coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Job summary

Red Bull Technology invites undergraduates to join the F1 Controls team for a year-long placement, starting summer 2027 in Milton Keynes. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and a chance to contribute to high-performance engineering.

Ideal candidates are mechanical, control system or automotive engineering students with strong mathematical and analytical skills; MATLAB/Simulink knowledge is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills are required.
• Engineering background is preferred.
• Knowledge of control system principles and experience with MATLAB/Simulink would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Understand interactions between software and hardware in 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.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering background

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

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 2027 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.

Target Candidates

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.

Skills Development

The successful candidate will develop skills in problem solving, creativity, teamwork, planning, innovation, and communication whilst performing the following tasks:

• 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

Placement Details

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

Benefits

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

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 25th September 2026.