Student Placement Opportunities - Performance

Aston Martin F1 Team; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport team in Silverstone seeks students for a 12-month placement in their Performance Development department. You will engage in impactful projects related to Formula One car performance, develop simulation tools, and utilize your engineering skills. Ideal for those pursuing degrees in engineering or computer science. The role promises professional growth and exposure to cutting-edge technologies.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art technology campus

Supportive team culture

Structured development plan

Qualifications

• Working towards a relevant degree.
• Confident in data analysis and problem-solving.
• Excited about contributing to Formula One performance.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects impacting car performance.
• Develop simulation tools and analysis methods.
• Optimize car setups with data-driven decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing a degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or related field

Job description

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025

Department: Performance Development

Location: Silverstone

About the Placement Programme

Our Student Placement Programme is designed to give you more than just work experience – it’s your first step into the fast-paced world of Formula One.

During your time with us, you will:

• Work on live projects that make a direct impact on car performance
• Follow a tailored development plan, with regular feedback to support your growth
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes in motorsport
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas
• Build skills that could set you up for a future career in Formula One.

This is an opportunity to develop, challenge yourself, and contribute to something extraordinary. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to write the next chapter in Aston Martin Aramco’s history, join us – where every team member plays a crucial role in our success, and your growth is as important as our achievements.

About Performance at Aston Martin Aramco

Performance is at the heart of everything we do. From optimising car setups to developing tools and simulations that guide future design, our performance teams ensure we extract every fraction of a second from our Formula One car. Our Performance departments combine cutting-edge simulation, modelling, optimisation and data analysis.

Working closely with trackside engineers, design teams, and aerodynamics, performance placements are uniquely positioned to see how their work translates into real-world results on race weekends – and, through Aston Martin Performance Technologies, how F1 methods can also shape projects beyond the sport.

Role Spotlights

We’re offering placements across several engineering areas. Whichever team you join, you’ll contribute to real projects that shape the performance of our Formula One cars. Within your application, you’ll be asked to select your top three preferred roles from this advert, and your top one favourite.

Performance Analysis - Work on the analysis of simulation data to understand and improve car behaviour. You’ll support projects across multiple groups, helping to refine methodologies and develop insights that influence car development.

Performance Development - Support the creation and improvement of simulation tools and analysis methods that guide car development. You’ll help translate ideas into working concepts, using simulation and rig testing to push the boundaries of performance.

Performance Optimisation - Support the optimisation of car setup by collating inputs from across performance engineering groups. You’ll help Mission Control and Trackside Performance make data-driven decisions during test and race events, while also contributing to tool and method development.

AMPT Vehicle Performance (Aston Martin Performance Technologies) - Apply F1 simulation and modelling methodologies to projects beyond Formula One, from other motorsport categories to automotive industries. You’ll help develop advanced tools and methods to guide car performance, translate ideas into working concepts using simulation and rig testing, and contribute to growing AMPT’s vehicle dynamics capability. This role is ideal if you’re curious about how F1 performance optimisation can be applied to a wider engineering landscape.

About You

We’re looking for passionate, curious and committed students who share our racer’s spirit. You should be:

• Working towards a degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics or a related field
• Confident analysing data, solving complex problems and collaborating across teams
• Excited by the challenge of contributing to the performance of a Formula One car
• Eager to learn, adaptable and proactive in taking ownership of tasks
• A clear and positive communicator, with a collaborative approach.

What We Offer

You’ll have the chance to develop professionally and personally in a unique environment, with:

• A structured development plan tailored to your growth
• Access to our state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus facilities in Silverstone, including a fully equipped gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, as well as an on-site bistro café and restaurant
• A supportive culture built around teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• The chance to be part of Aston Martin Aramco’s journey to the sharp end of the F1 grid.

At Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team, we’re not just looking for placements – we’re looking for future innovators. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, learn from the best, and be part of a team driven by passion and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates within the UK and overseas, and visa sponsorship can be provided where required.

We are committed to making sure our selection methods are fair and inclusive. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments as part of your application, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know during the process.

Location: AMR Technology Campus, Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Placement duration: 12 months

Application deadline: 26 September 2025

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.