Vehicle Performance Industrial Placements

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Joining bonus

Wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Private medical cover

Job summary

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team in Brackley, UK, invites applications for a Vehicle Performance Industrial Placement. You will join the Performance Department and contribute to world-class simulation and modelling projects while gaining hands-on experience in a technically demanding environment.

Successful candidates will have an engineering background with strong Maths and Physics, be in the later years of their degree with at least one year remaining, and thrive in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• Pursuing an engineering degree with at least one year remaining.
• Strong maths and physics background required.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support world-class simulation and modelling activities in vehicle performance.
• Collaborate with engineers across departments on performance projects.
• Contribute to real performance work and tool development.
• Assist with on-site activities at Brackley and race weekend support.

Skills

Engineering background

Mathematics

Physics

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Initiative

Detail-oriented

Education

Engineering degree program (current student)

Job description

The Role

Vehicle Performance Industrial Placements

Brackley, UK

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Vehicle Performance Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Key Responsibilities

The Performance Department focuses on developing and applying world class simulation & modelling capabilities with the aim of maximising the performance/competitiveness of our Formula One car. You’ll collaborate with a diverse group of talented engineers, contributing to real performance projects, from advancing cutting‑edge simulation tools to supporting race weekends in our driver-in-the-loop simulator.

We have several placements in this department:

• Vehicle Dynamics
• Vehicle Thermal Performance
• Tyre Group
• Simulator
• Simulation and Modelling
• Performance Simulation

The learning and experience in these roles will lay an excellent foundation for a wide range of potential career paths in Formula One. Previous IPs in the Performance Department have since progressed into race engineers, machine learning engineers and performance simulation engineers within the team.

Motorsport is not your typical 9‑5 office job, as we support races all over the world in different time zones. In these roles you may have the opportunity to participate in race support from our Factory in Brackley.

About You

Successful candidates will:

• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and Physics.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (*please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.
• Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

Eligibility

You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress.

As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world‑class wellbeing programme (including a free on‑site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Next Steps

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):

• Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.

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