Industrial Placement: Motorsport Control Systems Engineer

Prodrive; Banbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading motorsport company in the UK is seeking an undergraduate student for a temporary Industrial Placement. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to innovative projects in motorsport, working with championship-winning engineers. Ideal candidates should be pursuing an accredited engineering degree and possess strong computer literacy. Responsibilities include managing electronic systems and collaborating across teams to enhance vehicle performance. This role offers a chance to make a real impact in an exciting field.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for an accredited engineering degree, preferably in Automotive or Motorsport Engineering.
• Familiar with communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Able to work under pressure both independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage electronic systems and software updates for Prodrive Motorsport products.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate vehicle‑wide control systems.
• Develop control strategies across all programmes.

Skills

Computer literacy

Knowledge of programming languages

Understanding of vehicle dynamics

Communication protocols knowledge

Education

Accredited engineering degree

Job description

A leading motorsport company in the UK is seeking an undergraduate student for a temporary Industrial Placement. This unique opportunity allows you to contribute to innovative projects in motorsport, working with championship-winning engineers. Ideal candidates should be pursuing an accredited engineering degree and possess strong computer literacy. Responsibilities include managing electronic systems and collaborating across teams to enhance vehicle performance. This role offers a chance to make a real impact in an exciting field.