Electronics Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Milton Keynes offers an exciting student placement for those studying Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering. The role involves designing hardware solutions for Formula 1, with training and support from experienced engineers. This is a unique opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, along with competitive benefits including a free daily food allowance, gym access, and more.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Multiple discounts with partners

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Studying towards an Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Must be returning to university for at least 1 year after the placement.

Responsibilities

• Designing on-car hardware solutions, pit gear and rig equipment.
• Creating loom and sensor drawings, system diagrams, and 3D CAD models.
• Performing fault investigations on sensors, actuators, and systems.

Skills

Highly computer literate

Interest in Electronics

Education

Electrical / Electronics related degree or Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology have exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our Electronics team. The placements will run from the summer of 2026 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.

Based on our Milton Keynes campus, this placement opportunity will give you full exposure to real Formula 1 engineering. Working closely with the Design and Production functions of the department, you’ll be producing on-car and off-car hardware solutions to meet the requirements of our racing team and other functions across the business.

Responsibilities

• Designing on-car hardware solutions, pit gear and rig equipment
• Creating loom and sensor drawings, system diagrams, build documentation, process definitions, and 3D CAD models
• The use of a wide range of test equipment in our Test and Inspection facility
• Performing fault investigations on sensors, actuators and systems
• Assisting, where required, in all general workshop and car build tasks
• You should also be prepared to carry out hands-on tasks

You will be supported by experienced Electronic and Electrical Systems Design Engineers as required and CAD Training will be provided.

Qualifications

The successful student will be studying towards an Electrical / Electronics related degree or a Mechanical Engineering degree (preferably with an interest in Electronics) and be highly computer literate. You must be returning to university to study for at least 1 year after your placement year.

Details

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2026. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.

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!

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 26th September 2025.