Simulation Student Placement

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone is offering a one-year student placement in Simulation Development. You will help develop, test, and deploy simulation software used across engineering departments.

You'll work with simulation engineers, software developers, and performance analysts to ensure tools are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly. The role requires studying a relevant engineering degree, strong programming skills, and an understanding of simulation techniques.

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university.
• Strong programming skills.
• Good understanding of simulation techniques and numerical methods; knowledge of vehicle dynamics desirable.
• Experience with software development tools and version control systems.
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not available.
• Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining simulation tools and frameworks
• Support the integration of simulation software with engineering workflows
• Help validate simulation outputs against real-world data
• Contribute to documentation, testing and user support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure simulation tools meet performance and usability requirements

Skills

Programming skills

Simulation techniques

Vehicle dynamics

Version control

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

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 Simulation Development group plays a key role in supporting car design, performance optimisation, and race preparation through advanced software tools and virtual testing environments. As a Simulation Development Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that builds and maintains the simulation infrastructure that underpins engineering decisions across the team.

The Role

During the placement, you’ll support the development, testing, and deployment of simulation software used across the technical departments. You’ll work closely with simulation engineers, software developers, and performance analysts to ensure tools are accurate, efficient, and user-friendly.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining simulation tools and frameworks
• Support the integration of simulation software with engineering workflows
• Help validate simulation outputs against real-world data
• Contribute to documentation, testing and user support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure simulation tools meet performance and usability requirements

Who We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Computer Science, Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong programming skills
• Good understanding of simulation techniques and numerical methods is a must have. Knowledge of vehicle dynamics is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with software development tools and version control systems
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, problem-solving 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 a daily 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.