Race Engineering Student Placement

Alpine Formula One Team; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site gym

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team is seeking a Race Engineering Student on a 1-year placement at their Enstone facility. You will support track operations from the Race Ops facility, collaborating with race and performance engineering, race strategy, competitor analysis and vehicle performance.

The role focuses on data-driven analysis, tool development, and practical problem-solving under pressure, with learning opportunities across multiple engineering groups and on-site assessment in September.

Qualifications

• Penultimate-year student pursuing a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering or Data Science/Analytics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Python, MATLAB or similar.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not provided.
• Available to attend onsite assessment centre in September.

Responsibilities

• Event preparation: collate relevant past data and pre-event simulation.
• Provide analysis during race weekends, real-time session support and post sessions.
• Assist in post-event reporting: strategy, pitstops, competitor analysis.
• Assist in developing current tools and processes and contribute new tool ideas.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering

Data Science or Analytics

Tools

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Job description

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Racing department is responsible for delivering the maximum on track performance; this covers a wide array of disciplines ranging from vehicle performance, race strategy, analytics and human performance.

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: July 2027

Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Racing department is responsible for delivering the maximum on track performance; this covers a wide array of disciplines ranging from vehicle performance, race strategy, analytics and human performance.

The Role

As a Race Engineering Student Placement providing support to the track from our Race Ops facility in Enstone, you’ll be immersed in the heart of Alpine’s operation. You’ll work closely with multiple groups, race and performance engineering, race strategy, competitor analysis and vehicle performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Event preparation, collating relevant past data and pre-event simulation
• Provide analysis during race weekends, both real-time in session support and post session
• Assist in post event reporting ranging from strategy and pitstops to competitor analysis
• Assist in developing our current tools and processes, plus contribute to future tool ideas

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in; Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Motorsport Engineering, Data Science or Analytics and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year of university
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Python, MATLAB, or similar
• Ability to perform under pressure and adapt quickly
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset
• You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September

What We Offer in Return

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you’ll help shape innovation on a global stage.

Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with daily food allowance and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula OneTeam, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion and belonging in our society.