Electronics Support Student Placement (Chassis)

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access and fitness classes

Multiple discounts and offers with our

Free barista style coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Job summary

Red Bull Technology in Milton Keynes offers an exciting one-year undergraduate placement with the F1 Electronics Team, starting summer 2027. You will work closely with Trackside Support, helping to configure and support track cars, test rigs, and factory systems while gaining real engineering exposure.

Hosted by senior Electronics Support Engineers, this role emphasizes data analysis, hardware wiring references, and hands-on fault diagnosis, with training on ECU systems and data tools.

Qualifications

• Returning to university for at least 1 year after placement.
• Strong electronics and data-analysis mindset with good computer literacy.
• Interest in Motorsport and willingness to perform hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Configure and set up F1 electronics and off-car systems.
• Analyze data from electronics and test rigs.
• Reference loom drawings, system diagrams, and build documentation.
• Diagnose faults on sensors/actuators and assist resolution.
• Operate test and garage equipment as required.
• Support Remote Operations Room during track events.
• Assist in general workshop and car build tasks.
• Carry out hands-on tasks as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

Computer literacy

Hands-on skills

Electronics

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Controls)

Tools

3D CAD

Embedded software

Job description

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our F1 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.

• 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
• Prepared to carry out hands-on tasks

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. 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.

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.

• free daily food allowance
• free gym access and fitness classes
• multiple discounts and offers with our partners
• free barista style coffee
• unlimited Red Bull