Electronics Support Student Placement

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

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization based in Milton Keynes is offering an exciting student placement opportunity in their F1 Electronics Team starting in summer 2026. Successful candidates will participate in hands-on engineering tasks, data analysis, and receive support from experienced engineers. This placement is ideal for students pursuing degrees in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, as well as Mechanical or Controls Engineering. A competitive salary and benefits such as a daily food allowance, free gym access, and discounts will be provided.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Fitness classes

Multiple discounts and offers

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Studying towards an applicable engineering degree with an interest in Electronics.
• Returning to university for at least one year after the placement.
• Previous competitive motorsport experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Configuration and setup of F1 Electronics and Controls systems.
• Data analysis of electronic and electro-mechanical systems.
• Diagnosing and reporting faults on sensors and systems.

Skills

Data analysis

Hands-on technical skills

Understanding of electronic systems

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree

Mechanical/Controls/Motorsports Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology have exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our F1 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 and operations. Working closely with the Trackside Support functions of the department, you’ll be helping to setup and operate our fleet of F1 Race, Test and Heritage cars, and our Factory dynos and Rig Test systems, to meet the requirements of our Trackside teams, and other functions across the business.

Responsibilities

• F1 Electronics and Controls system configuration and setup
• Data analysis of electronics and electro-mechanical systems operations, of both cars and test rigs
• Understanding and referencing loom and sensor drawings, system diagrams, embedded software models, car build documentation, operational procedures, IT documentation, and 3D CAD models
• Diagnosing and reporting faults on sensors, actuators and systems, and assisting in fault resolution
• The use of a wide range of test and garage equipment as required
• Assisting, where required, in Remote Operations Room support of track events
• Assisting, where required, in all general workshop and car build tasks
• You should also be prepared to carry out hands-on tasks

Support and Training

You will be supported by experienced Electronics Support Engineers in our Race, Test, Factory and Heritage Show Car operations as required. Car Data Analysis and Electronics Control Unit systems training will be provided.

Qualifications

The successful student will be studying towards an Electrical / Electronics degree or a Mechanical, Controls, Motorsports, or other applicable 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. It will be advantageous if applicants can demonstrate any previous competitive Motorsport experience.

Application and Benefits

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.