Driver Development Student Placement

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Milton Keynes

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GBP 17,000 - 23,000

Full time

7 hours ago

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Job summary

Red Bull Technology is offering an undergraduate placement within the Driver Academy at our Milton Keynes campus for a 12-month program starting in the summer 2027. You will gain hands-on experience in simulator running, model development, database maintenance and performance analysis, working with future F1 drivers.

Driven by mathematics, physics and engineering, the role emphasizes data handling, reporting and teamwork in a high-performance racing environment.

Qualifications

Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study in math, physics, or engineering.
Experience handling, processing and understanding data from testing, including importing open-source PDF data for analysis.
Knowledge of engineering software for data analysis and display (MATLAB, PowerBI); data logging software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with simulator running, model development, database maintenance and performance analysis.
Process and analyse data from tests using MATLAB/PowerBI.
Prepare technical reports documenting methods and results.

Skills

Data analysis

Engineering

MATLAB

PowerBI

Technical reporting

Education

Undergrad degree in Math/Physics/Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

PowerBI

Data logging software

Job description

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

Additional Information

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

Benefits

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.