Stress Student Placement

Van Amersfoort Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Private medical healthcare

Restaurant with daily allowance

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team in Enstone offers a Stress Student Placement for engineers in training. You will assist with structural analysis, validation, and reporting, collaborating with Mechanical, Composites, Aerodynamics, and Vehicle Performance teams to optimise strength, stiffness, and weight.

Ideal candidates are penultimate-year students in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering, with a solid grasp of structural mechanics, materials, and FEA tools, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Currently studying Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials.
• Experience with FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing structural analysis using FEA tools.
• Support the validation of components through simulation and physical testing.
• Help prepare technical reports and documentation for design reviews.
• Contribute to optimisation studies for weight and performance.
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust and efficient component delivery.

Skills

Structural mechanics

Analytical mindset

Motorsport engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Aerospace/Motorsport Engineering

Tools

FEA software

CAD tools

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 Structures and Materials group is responsible for the analysis and validation of components to ensure they meet the demanding performance, safety, and reliability standards of Formula One. As a Stress Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that uses advanced simulation and testing techniques to support the design and development of race-critical components.

The Role

As a Stress Student Placement, you’ll support the Team in performing structural analysis, validating designs, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll work closely with design groups including Mechanical and Composites Depts together with Aerodynamics and Vehicle Performance Depts to ensure components are optimised for strength, stiffness, and weight.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in performing structural analysis using FEA tools


• Support the validation of components through simulation and physical testing


• Help prepare technical reports and documentation for design reviews


• Contribute to optimisation studies for weight and performance


• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to ensure robust and efficient component delivery

What We’re Looking For

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university


• Strong understanding of structural mechanics and materials


• Experience with FEA software


• Familiarity with CAD tools and engineering documentation


• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, analytical 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.