Wind Tunnel Operations Intern: Aerodynamics for Motorsport

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym

Fully catered restaurant

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

Alpine Racing Limited, the Formula One Team, offers a Wind Tunnel Operations Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year period starting July 2027. You will support wind tunnel testing, model prep, instrumentation, and data acquisition under the guidance of aerodynamicists and test engineers.

This placement provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced F1 environment, helping to deliver high-quality data and contribute to the development of an aerodynamic package, with onsite facilities and a

Qualifications

• Currently studying a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerodynamics or Aerospace and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, or mechanical testing.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical tasks.
• Passion for motorsport and a proactive, hands-on 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and setup of wind tunnel models and test rigs.
• Support the installation and calibration of instrumentation and sensors.
• Help monitor and control test sessions, ensuring accurate data capture.
• Contribute to the maintenance and improvement of wind tunnel systems and processes.
• Collaborate with aerodynamic development teams to ensure test objectives are met.

Skills

Practical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Motorsport passion

Education

Mechanical Engineering, Aerodynamics or Aerospace (degree)

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Mechanical testing

Job description

Alpine Racing Limited, the Formula One Team, offers a Wind Tunnel Operations Student Placement in Enstone for a 1-year period starting July 2027. You will support wind tunnel testing, model prep, instrumentation, and data acquisition under the guidance of aerodynamicists and test engineers.

This placement provides hands-on experience in a fast-paced F1 environment, helping to deliver high-quality data and contribute to the development of an aerodynamic package, with onsite facilities and a