Controls System Student Placement

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is offering a 1-year Control Systems student placement based in Enstone, starting July 2027. You will join a high-performance team developing and maintaining software and hardware for key vehicle systems, including power unit control and data acquisition.

The role involves developing control software, performing HIL testing, and collaborating with software, electronics, and vehicle performance teams to ensure reliable, compliant systems.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year student in Electrical/Electronic/Automotive/Mechatronics/Motorsport Engineering.
• Strong grasp of control theory, embedded systems, and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with programming languages and data acquisition tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and validating control algorithms and software.
• Support HIL testing and calibration activities.
• Maintain documentation and configuration of control systems.
• Contribute to fault diagnosis and performance optimisation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Control theory

Embedded systems

Vehicle dynamics

Programming languages

Motorsport enthusiasm

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering

Motorsport Engineering

Tools

HIL testing

Data acquisition tools

Job description

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Control Systems group is responsible for developing and maintaining the software and hardware that manage key vehicle systems, including power unit control, chassis systems, and data acquisition. As a Control Systems Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that ensures the car responds precisely to driver inputs and engineering strategies.

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 Control Systems group is responsible for developing and maintaining the software and hardware that manage key vehicle systems, including power unit control, chassis systems, and data acquisition. As a Control Systems Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that ensures the car responds precisely to driver inputs and engineering strategies.

The Role

During your placement, you’ll support the development, testing, and deployment of control software and hardware across the car. You’ll work closely with software engineers, electronics designers, and vehicle performance teams to ensure systems are reliable, responsive, and compliant with F1 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and validation of control algorithms and software
• Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and calibration activities
• Help maintain documentation and configuration of control systems
• Contribute to fault diagnosis and performance optimisation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration
  

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of control theory, embedded systems, and vehicle dynamics
• Experience with programming languages
• Familiarity with automotive control systems and data acquisition tools
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September
  

What We Offer in Return

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 food 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.