Driver Development Student Placement

Motorsport Network, LLC; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Gym access

Partner discounts

Free coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Job summary

Red Bull Technology invites an Undergraduate Student to join our Driver Academy placement at Milton Keynes for summer 2027 through a full year. You will work on simulator running, model development, database maintenance, and performance analysis, collaborating with future F1 drivers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strong mathematical and engineering foundation, with data handling and reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in mathematics, physics or engineering.
• Experience handling, processing and understanding data from testing or simulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with simulator running, model development, and database maintenance.
• Perform performance analysis on racing data and contribute to data reporting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Programming basics

Data handling

Education

Undergraduate study (math/physics/engineering)

Tools

Matlab

PowerBI

Job description

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Student to spend a year as part of our Driver Academy. The placement will run from summer of 2027 for one year and offer the chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge to simulator running, model development, database maintenance and performance analysis. In this position, you will be working directly with future F1 drivers.

Based on our Milton Keynes Campus this unique role covers a wide range of different technical areas, each demanding a high level of computer literacy and a clear understanding of the principles of mathematics, physics, and engineering. Interpersonal skills, good organisation, efficient and clear reporting will be equally valued.

Successful candidates will have a keen interest in racing and performance simulation.

Expected Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on either a mathematics, physics, or engineering based degree course
• Experience handling, processing, and understanding data from either virtual or physical testing - specifically importing open-source PDF data for analysis.
• Knowledge of engineering software for data analysis and display such as Matlab, PowerBI. Experience of data logging software in race car applications would be beneficial.
• Experience writing and preparing technical reports and documentation

Key Attributes of the Successful Candidate:

• 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
• Hands-on approach to problem solving
• Ability to logically and methodically investigate faults and failures

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!