Test Engineering Student Placement

targetjobs UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

On-site gym

Free daily food allowance

And many more!

Job summary

Red Bull Powertrains offers a year-long placement in Validation & Test Engineering, immersing you in our state-of-the-art facilities to drive engineering and innovation for cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. You’ll contribute to dyno prep, testing, data analysis, and design upgrades across PUs, transmissions, and subsystems.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with at least one year of engineering study, CAD familiarity (NX), strong communication, teamwork, and a passion for solving complex

Qualifications

• Year-long placement for undergraduates in engineering.
• Practical involvement through real projects and placements/work experience.
• Familiarity with CAD software for electrical, electronic and mechanical design (training provided).
• Excellent communication and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid background in electronic systems, ideally automotive.
• Experience handling data from simulations or tests and producing technical documentation.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down and investigate logically.
• Positive attitude with willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mechanical, electronic, and software aspects of dyno preparation and operation.
• Design and upgrade projects on test rigs/dynos for powertrain subsystems.
• Integrate equipment and instrumentation with dyno data acquisition and control systems.
• Develop CAD competency using NX for parts design across electrical, mechanical, and PCB domains.
• Participate in hands-on build, implementation of projects, upgrades, and assemblies.
• Analyze PU and Dyno data for fault finding and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with Technical and Test teams to deliver engineering solutions.
• Gain exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contribute to Red Bull Powertrains.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

CAD software

Data analysis

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate Engineering degree

Tools

NX

Job description

Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Validation & Test Engineering teams. In this hands‑on role you will be immersed into the heart of our state‑of‑the‑art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting‑edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Play an active role in the day-to-day function of the team, assisting with the mechanical, electronic, and software-based aspects of dyno preparation and operation.
• Designing and implementing upgrade projects on our test rigs/dynos for complete powertrain: PUs, transmission, subsystems, and single components.
• Integrating equipment and instrumentation to our dyno data acquisition, monitoring, and control systems.
• Developing CAD competency using NX, to complete design of parts for manufacture. Our wide-ranging projects include electrical loom, mechanical, and PCB design.
• Hands‑on physical build, implementation of projects, upgrades, and designed assemblies.
• Analyzing PU and Dyno Data for fault finding where necessary.
• Collaborating closely with Technical and Test teams to deliver world‑class engineering solutions.
• Gaining direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains.

We're looking for passionate, curious, and driven undergraduates who are eager to push the limits of engineering innovation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you're ready to take on real responsibility, solve real-world engineering challenges and contribute to the future of Red Bull Racing's success on track, this is your opportunity.

Expected Knowledge, Experience, & Attributes Of The Successful Candidates

• Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on an Engineering degree course.
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through practical involvement in extra‑curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
• Familiarity with CAD software for Electrical, Electronic and/or Mechanical design (training will be provided).
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
• A solid background in electronic systems, ideally automotive based.
• Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high‑quality technical documentation.
• Ability to break complex technical problems down, and investigate issues logically and methodically.
• Positive, can‑do attitude, and willingness to learn new skills.
• Ability to follow best practices and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.

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

About

At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn't just about speed, it's about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you.

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll enjoy:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On‑site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

Most importantly, you'll play a key role in powering championship‑winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, help shape the future of F1.