Electronics & ERS Student Placement

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 are offering multiple 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!

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all stages of the engineering process from conceptual design, through manufacturing reviews, to live testing on our in-house state-of-the-art facilities.
• Applying engineering design principles using tools and techniques 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.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of test rigs and software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand).
• Create and update test procedures for electronic components.
• Analyse test data and assist with fault investigation to improve system reliability and performance.
• Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Testing teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions.

Gaining direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains.

Qualifications And Attributes

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on either an electrical/electronic engineering, mathematics, or physics degree course.
• A solid understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply mathematical methods to solve real-world problems.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as CAD, FEA, CFD, or system modelling (training will be 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 with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and understand the contributing physics.
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through involvement in extra-curricular projects, previous 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.

Placement Details

The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2027.

Company Culture

At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it's about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you.

Benefits

• Bonus scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• A pension scheme.
• On-site gym.
• Free daily food allowance.
• And many more!

Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars.