System Design Student Placement (Chassis)

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Milton Keynes

Hybrid

GBP 18,000 - 22,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Red Bull Technology is offering an Undergraduate Student placement in the System Design department at our Milton Keynes campus. The year-long placement runs from summer 2027 and will involve practical work across chassis systems and power unit installation.

You will perform mechanical design, material selection, CAD work (Siemens NX preferred), and produce technical documentation while collaborating with designers, managers and engineers from across the organisation.

Qualifications

Understanding of chassis and power unit systems design.
Understanding of mechanical engineering principles and calculations.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Teams.
Good understanding of 3D CAD; Siemens NX is preferable.
Ability to produce engineering drawings.
A passion for mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

Mechanical design of chassis components and PU installation with tooling and jigs.
Involvement in material selection (metallic, polymeric, and composite), rig testing and structural sign-off.
CAD design, CAD draughting, calculations and fault diagnosis.
Prepare technical documentation to support designs.
Develop problem solving and communication through collaboration with designers, managers, mechanics, and engineers.
Follow department best practices for all activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Team communication

Documentation skills

Tools

Siemens NX

Microsoft Office/Teams

Job description

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an Undergraduate Student to spend a year as part of our System Design department. The placement will run from summer of 2027 for one year and offer the chance to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge to real racing events!

Based on our Milton Keynes Campus this unique role covers a wide range of different technical areas, each demanding a high level of computer literacy and a clear understanding of the principles of mathematics, physics, and engineering. Interpersonal skills, good organisation, efficient and clear reporting will be equally valued.
Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Industrial Placement positions within its Vehicle design Department.

Chassis Systems and PU Integration Design

The key accountabilities of this role are:

Mechanical design of components related to chassis systems and power unit installation along with any associated tooling, pit gear and jigs.
Be involved in material selection (metallic, polymeric, and composite), rig testing and structural sign off.
CAD design, CAD draughting, calculations and fault diagnosis.
The preparation of technical documentation to support your designs.
Developing problem solving and communication skills through working closely with designers, managers, mechanics, and technical specialists from throughout the organisation.
Following best practice as defined by the department for all activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

An understanding of chassis and power unit systems design (e.g. ICE installation, cooling systems, fuel system, electrical installation, exhausts etc..).
An understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and calculation.
Knowledge of Microsoft office and Teams.
A good understanding of 3D CAD. Siemens NX is preferable but not essential.
Understanding of and ability to produce engineering drawings.
A passion for Mechanical Engineering

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as: