Electronic Systems Engineer – ERS Placement (1 Year)

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains is offering year-long placement opportunities within our Electronics & ERS Engineering Design teams. In these hands‑on roles, you will be immersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting‑edge Formula 1 power units.

Pushing boundaries is in our DNA! The placement starts July 2027 and provides exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season, with responsibilities spanning design,

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study in electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics or physics.
• Solid understanding of engineering principles and ability to apply mathematical methods to real-world problems.
• Familiarity with CAD, FEA, CFD or system modelling (training provided).
• Knowledge of electronic design and simulation tools (LTSpice or similar).
• Design and layout of PCBs, including electronic circuit testing, debugging and validation.
• Commissioning and troubleshooting of electronic systems and test rigs.
• Experience handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests and prep of technical documentation.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamentals and understand the contributing physics.
• Demonstrated passion for engineering through projects, 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.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of the engineering process from conceptual design through manufacturing reviews to live testing on in-house facilities.
• Apply engineering design principles using tools to develop real Power Unit components.
• Support the design, testing and development of electronic components for the Energy Recovery System (ERS).
• Assist with power electronics design, including high-power inverters, DC/DC converters and control circuits.
• Help build, test and debug electronic components and systems.
• Develop and improve test rigs and software (LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Create and update test procedures for electronic components.
• Analyse test data and assist with fault investigation to improve reliability and performance.
• Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interpret and report data through technical documentation and present insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Technical and Testing teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Gaining exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contributing to Red Bull Powertrains.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mathematics

Physics

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Learning agility

Education

Undergraduate degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics or Physics

Tools

CAD

FEA

CFD

LTSpice

LabVIEW

TestStand

PCB testing

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains is offering year-long placement opportunities within our Electronics & ERS Engineering Design teams. In these hands‑on roles, you will be immersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting‑edge Formula 1 power units.

Pushing boundaries is in our DNA! The placement starts July 2027 and provides exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season, with responsibilities spanning design,