F1 Aerodynamic Design Placement | CAD & Innovation

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Joining bonus

Wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Subsidised food

Private medical cover

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK, invites placement students to join the Aerodynamic Design department for a year-long program from June 2027 to July 2028. You will work alongside experienced engineers on Surfacing and Model Design, using CAD tools to develop aero surfaces and components for wind-tunnel models.

You'll be mentored throughout the placement, gain real industry exposure in a high-performance environment, and return to university with enhanced technical and professional

Qualifications

• Be enrolled on an eligible degree course with at least one year remaining.
• Strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent Maths and Physics.
• Passion for design and problem solving, applying skills to practical challenges.
• Able to work from Brackley, United Kingdom for the duration of the placement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Aerodynamicists and Designers in Surfacing and Model Design to improve quality, efficiency and accuracy of designs.
• Use CAD to generate aero surfaces compliant with Technical Regulations and design components for wind-tunnel models.
• Support improvements to design methods, tools and processes through programming, automation or other methods.
• Act as part of a small, mentored team and contribute to performance of the Team.
• Return to university to complete studies with growth as an engineer.

Skills

Mathematics

Physics

Engineering design

Problem solving

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Eligible degree course

Tools

CAD CATIA 3DX

Job description

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team in Brackley, UK, invites placement students to join the Aerodynamic Design department for a year-long program from June 2027 to July 2028. You will work alongside experienced engineers on Surfacing and Model Design, using CAD tools to develop aero surfaces and components for wind-tunnel models.

You'll be mentored throughout the placement, gain real industry exposure in a high-performance environment, and return to university with enhanced technical and professional