Controls System Student Placement

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant with daily食食}

Daily food allowance

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED in Enstone offers a 1-year Control Systems Student Placement starting July 2027. You will support development, testing and deployment of control software and hardware across the car.

Work with software engineers, electronics designers and performance teams to ensure systems are reliable, compliant with F1 regulations, and integrate with the car’s data acquisition. Our Enstone facilities provide a collaborative, high-performance environment with exposure to cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive or Mechatronics engineering or Motorsport Engineering.
• Strong understanding of control theory, embedded systems and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with programming languages and data acquisition tools is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.

Skills

Control theory

Embedded systems

Vehicle dynamics

Programming languages

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Automotive/Mechatronics degree

Tools

HIL tools

Data acquisition

Job description

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

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 groupis responsible fordeveloping andmaintainingthe software and hardware that manage key vehicle systems, including power unit control, chassis systems, and data acquisition. As a Control SystemsStudent Placement,you’llbe part of a team that ensures the car responds precisely to driver inputs and engineering strategies.

The Role

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

Key Responsibilities

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

WhoWe’reLooking 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, youwon’tjust contribute;you’llmake a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry,you’llhelp 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 restaurantwith a daily food allowanceand a wide rangeofadditionalbenefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond theperks,you’llbe part of a teamthat’spushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneeringcutting-edgetechnology, 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.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves.
We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.