Powertrain Test Internship: Build, Test, Innovate

Motorsport Network, LLC; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

A pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Validation & Test Engineering teams. In this hands-on role you will be emersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on an Engineering degree course.
• Demonstrated passion for engineering through practical involvement in extra-curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
• Familiarity with CAD software for Electrical, Electronic and/or Mechanical design (training will be provided).
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
• A solid background in electronic systems, ideally automotive based.
• Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down, and investigate issues logically and methodically.
• Positive, can-do, attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Play an active role in the day-to-day function of the team, assisting with the mechanical, electronic, and software-based aspects of dyno preparation and operation
• Designing and implementing upgrade projects on our test rigs/dynos for complete powertrain: PU’s, transmission, subsystems and single components
• Integrating equipment and instrumentation to our dyno data acquisition, monitoring, and control systems
• Developing CAD competency using NX, to complete design of parts for manufacture. Our wide-ranging projects include electrical loom, mechanical, and PCB design.
• Hands on physical build, implementation of projects, upgrades and designed assemblies
• Analysing PU and Dyno Data for fault finding where necessary
• Collaborating closely with Technical and Test teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
• Gaining direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains

Skills

Engineering knowledge

NX CAD

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate engineering degree

Tools

NX CAD

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Validation & Test Engineering teams. In this hands-on role you will be emersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units.

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind