Driver Development Student Placement

Red Bull Racing Formula One Team; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access and fitness classes

Discounts with partners

Free barista coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Job summary

Red Bull Technology in Milton Keynes offers an Undergraduate Student placement of 12 months starting in the summer of 2027, focusing on simulator running, model development, database maintenance and performance analysis. You will work directly with future F1 drivers and across multiple technical areas.

The role requires enthusiasm for racing, strong maths/physics/engineering foundations, data handling and clear reporting. A competitive salary and extensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• At least one year of undergraduate study in maths, physics or engineering.
• Experience handling and analyzing data from testing, including importing open-source PDF data.
• Knowledge of engineering software for data analysis/display such as MATLAB, Power BI; experience with data logging software is beneficial.
• Experience writing and preparing technical reports and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with simulator running, model development and performance analysis.
• Maintain and query databases and prepare data for review.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation of methods and results.
• Collaborate with engineers and future F1 drivers to understand data insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate student (1st year+)

Tools

MATLAB

Power BI

Data logging software

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 2026 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

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

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!