Data Strategy & Insights Student Placement (Powertrains)

Red Bull Technology Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains offers a year-long placement in the Data Strategy & Insights team at our state-of-the-art facilities in Milton Keynes. You will analyse Power Unit data, build dashboards and models, and deliver insights that inform performance, reliability and operational decisions.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates in STEM with Python/SQL/MATLAB, data visualisation experience (Power BI/Tableau), and a passion for turning data into decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of statistical methods and applying them to engineering problems.
• Experience with Python/SQL/MATLAB for data analysis and modelling.
• Experience with data visualisation tools (Power BI/Tableau) preferred.
• Ability to communicate insights to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Analyse large-scale Power Unit datasets to extract performance insights and detect anomalies.
• Support statistical and ML models for reliability prediction and fault detection.
• Contribute to exploratory data analysis on long-term trends across tests and race events.
• Build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools and automated analytics workflows.
• Define and monitor KPIs across the Power Unit function.
• Contribute to data quality checks and validation routines for critical datasets.
• Interpret and report data with clear visualisation and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, trackside and operational teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Gain exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contribute to Red Bull Powertrains' future.

Skills

Python

SQL

MATLAB

Power BI

Tableau

Statistical modelling

Machine learning

Data visualisation

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Undergraduate STEM degree (or in progress)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Data Strategy & Insights team. In this hands-on role you will be immersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities, turning Power Unit data into the insight that drives on-track performance and reliability. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!

We’re looking for individuals with a strong interest in areas such as data analysis, statistical modelling, machine learning, data visualisation, and reporting automation. This placement offers the opportunity to work across a broad range of disciplines including data science, mathematics, statistics, and engineering, while gaining hands‑on experience analysing Power Unit data, building dashboards and models, and delivering insight that informs performance, reliability and operational decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Analyse large-scale Power Unit datasets to extract performance insights and detect anomalies, working closely with engineering and trackside teams
• Support the development and application of statistical and machine learning models for reliability prediction and fault detection
• Contribute to exploratory data analysis on long-term trends across tests and race events
• Help build and maintain dashboards, reporting tools and automated analytics workflows
• Support the definition and monitoring of KPIs across the Power Unit function
• Contribute to data quality checks and validation routines to ensure accuracy and consistency in critical datasets
• Interpret and report data through clear visualisation and technical documentation, presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with engineering, trackside and operational teams to deliver world‑class data-driven solutions
• Gain direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contribute to the future of Red Bull Powertrains

We’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven undergraduates who are eager to turn data into decisions in a fast‑paced, high-performance environment. If you’re ready to take on real responsibility, solve real-world engineering challenges through data, and contribute to the future of Red Bull Racing’s success on track, this is your opportunity.

Expected knowledge, experience & attributes of the successful candidates:

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on a mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, physics or related STEM degree course
• A solid understanding of statistical and analytical methods, with the ability to apply them to real-world engineering problems
• Knowledge of Python, SQL, MATLAB, or similar for data analysis and modelling
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Power BI, Tableau or similar (preferred)
• Experience handling and analysing large or complex datasets and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation
• Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and derive actionable insight
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for data science or analytics through involvement in extra-curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience
• Positive, can‑do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment

At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On‑site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!