Electronics Support Student Placement (Chassis)

Red Bull Racing Formula One Team; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access and fitness classes

Discounts with partners

Free barista style coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Job summary

Red Bull Technology offers an undergraduate year-long placement within the F1 Electronics Team at our Milton Keynes campus. You will configure and support electronics and off-car systems, run data analyses on car and test rig operations, and reference complex diagrams and CAD models.

You’ll be mentored by Electronics Support Engineers across Race, Test, Factory and Heritage Show Car operations. Returning to university after the placement is required; previous motorsport exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Electrical/Electronics or Mechanical/Controls/Motorsports engineering degree.
• Must be returning to university for at least 1 year after placement.

Responsibilities

• F1 Electronics and off-car systems configuration and setup.
• Data analysis of electronics and electro-mechanical systems on cars and test rigs.
• Referencing loom and sensor drawings, system diagrams, embedded software models, and build docs.
• Diagnosing and reporting faults on sensors, actuators and systems; assist fault resolution.
• Use of a wide range of test and garage equipment as required.
• Assist in Remote Operations Room support of track events.
• Assist in general workshop and car build tasks; hands-on work as needed.

Skills

Electronics configuration

Data analysis

Sensor drawings

Fault diagnosis

Garage/test equipment

Remote operations support

Hands-on tasks

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree

Mechanical/Controls/Motorsports Eng

Tools

3D CAD

Job description

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of ourF1 Electronics Team. The placements will run from the summer of 2027 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 exciting 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 support 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.

The main accountabilities of the role are:

• F1 Electronics and off-car systems 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.

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.

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.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

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!