Strategy Student Placement

targetjobs UK; Enstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

On-site gym

Restaurant with daily allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited in Enstone invites applications for a Race Engineering Student Placement for a 1-year period starting July 2027. You'll support the track operations from our Enstone-based Race Ops facility, collaborating with race and performance engineering, race strategy, and vehicle performance teams.

The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel, Python, or MATLAB, and a passion for motorsport.

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excel

Python

MATLAB

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport) or Data Science

Job description

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.

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Duration: 1 year

Start Date: July 2027

Location: Enstone

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, including 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 One Team, 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.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK

Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring adjustment of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know.