Controls System Student Placement

Alpine F1 Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant with daily b£

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited in Enstone invites applications for a 1-year Control Systems Student Placement starting July 2027. You will collaborate with software, electronics and performance teams to develop, test and deploy control software and hardware for the race car, ensuring reliability and regulatory compliance.

The role requires studying Electrical/Electronic/Automotive/Mechatronics or Motorsport Engineering in your penultimate year, with knowledge of control theory and embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Motorsport Engineering.
• Penultimate year university placement candidate.
• Solid understanding of control theory, embedded systems and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with programming languages.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not provided.
• Available for onsite assessment centre in September.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and validating control algorithms and software.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop 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

Automotive controls

Data acquisition

Motorsport passion

Education

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics

Motorsport Engineering

Tools

HIL testing tools

Data acquisition tools

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.