Industrial Placement (2026-2027) - Vehicle Performance - Jaguar TCS Racing

Jaguar TCS Racing

Kidlington

On-site

GBP 11,000 - 17,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

On-site Gym
25 days holiday
Training opportunities

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in the UK is seeking an Industrial Placement student for the Vehicle Performance team. This 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in data analysis, software development, and supporting race operations. Ideal candidates are currently studying a relevant degree and have a strong passion for motorsport. The role includes opportunities for skill development and working with industry experts.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable passion for motorsport and innovation.
  • Understanding of data analysis and software tools.
  • Currently pursuing a relevant degree.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze car, rig, simulator, and model data.
  • Work on race data to maximize decision-making.
  • Support race team operations at the track.
  • Develop software tools for processes and analyses.
  • Contribute to pre-event and post-event analyses.

Skills

Data analysis
Software development
Team collaboration
Passion for motorsport

Job description

Industrial Placement (2026-2027) - Vehicle Performance - Jaguar TCS Racing

Join Jaguar TCS Racing as an Industrial Placement student in the Vehicle Performance team. Our reputation for performance, technology, and design was forged within the world's most challenging circuits and championships.

We design, develop, and manufacture the Jaguar Formula E racing car and run it in the FIA Formula E World Championship. We were world champions in 2024, thanks to the knowledge, talent, and commitment of our people.

Our 12-month student placement programme (September 2026 - August 2027) offers an exciting opportunity to work with highly skilled and experienced engineering professionals and graduates. Many of our industrial placements have been successful in obtaining graduate roles on completion of their degree.

During the placement, you will take on responsibilities such as:

  • Analysis of car, rig, simulator, and model data to unlock performance potential in current and future cars
  • Analysis of race data whilst working with the strategists to maximise our decision-making and find the optimal strategies for the races
  • Supporting the race team at the track as part of the Ops Room (mission control)
  • Developing software tools and models to make processes and analysis more automatic
  • Contributing towards our pre-event and post-event analyses of car, tyre, systems, and strategy performance

To apply, please submit a covering letter and Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:

  • Your current career aims and how you plan to achieve them
  • Subjects you are currently taking and plan to take, along with relevant exam results
  • Demonstrable passion for motorsport and innovation
  • Why work experience would be beneficial to you
  • Why you would be suitable for the role

We will provide:

  • Training to add to your existing skills and accelerate your career
  • A supportive and empowering work environment
  • On-site Gym
  • 25 days holiday

The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. Shortlisted students will be invited to attend an assessment day.

Jaguar TCS Racing is an equal opportunity employer who values diversity and inclusion. If you have a disability, we are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.

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