Electronics Design Student Placement

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Subsidised restaurant

Wellbeing and growth benefits

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited in Enstone is offering an Electronics Design Student Placement. You will support electrical system development across on-car, wind tunnel, and test equipment projects, contributing to schematics, PCB layouts, harness design, and documentation to ensure performance and reliability.

The role requires students in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, familiarity with ECAD tools, and a passion for motorsport. 1-year placement from July 2027, onsite in Enstone.

Qualifications

• Currently studying Electrical or Electronic Engineering and seeking a penultimate year placement.
• Strong understanding of electronics design principles and circuit theory.
• Experience with ECAD tools and PCB design is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and developing electronic components and systems.
• Support schematic capture, PCB layout, and wiring harness design.
• Prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing.
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with software, mechanical and vehicle performance teams for integration.

Skills

Electronics design principles

Circuit theory

ECAD tools

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

Altium Designer

Mentor Graphics

Zuken

Job description

Company

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED Job Description Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Electronics Design group is responsible for developing and integrating the electrical systems that power and control our race car. From sensors and wiring to control units and data acquisition, electronics are at the heart of performance and reliability. As an Electronics Design Student Placement, you'll be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge solutions to meet the demands of Formula One racing.

The Role

During your placement, you'll support the design and development of electrical systems and components across on car, wind tunnel, pitstop and other factory test equipment projects. You'll work closely with experienced electronics engineers, contributing to schematic design, PCB layout, harness design, and documentation processes that ensure performance, reliability, and compliance with F1 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electronic components and systems
• Support schematic capture, PCB layout, and wiring harness design
• Help prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing
• Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and vehicle performance teams to ensure seamless system integration

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of electronics design principles and circuit theory
• Experience with ECAD tools (e.g., Altium Designer, Mentor Graphics, Zuken)
• Familiarity with PCB design, wiring harnesses, and embedded systems
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail‑oriented mindset
• Opportunities to contribute to the development of race‑critical electrical systems
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won't just contribute; you'll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you'll help shape innovation on a global stage. Our purpose‑built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive.

• We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on‑site gym, a subsidised fully catered restaurant and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you'll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting‑edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement. Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves.

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences.

We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.

If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.

Alpine Racing History

BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto. The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team's charge during a highly competitive Formula One season. The team operates out of its Enstone factory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where it has been based since 1992, in its previous guises as Benetton Formula, Renault F1 Team and Lotus F1 Team. Enstone has a winning legacy with seven Formula One World Championships including the Drivers’ World Championship [1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006] with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, and the Constructors’ World Championship [1995, 2005 and 2006]. The team’s 2026 car, the A526, is designed and built on‑site with the 1000‑strong workforce working hard towards the new opportunities presented in the 24‑race season. For more information, please head to www.alpinef1.com Alpine, a brand born from racing Alpine’s history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing, competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines. The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in topflight rally competition. In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world‑famous Rallye MonteCarlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year. Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24Hours of LeMens. Filled with this racing passion and savoir-faire, the brand continued to release the new and innovative road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA. As soon as Alpine's relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the brand's awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous successes on international circuits. Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca deMeo announced the company’s decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team. In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing sphere through Esports. A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT, the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand, such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.