Wind Tunnel Operations Student Placement - Hands-on Aerodynamics

Alpine Racing; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical healthcare

On-site gym access

Fully catered restaurant with daily al

Wellbeing and growth benefits

Job summary

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is offering a Wind Tunnel Operations Student Placement in Enstone for a penultimate-year student. You will assist with model preparation, instrumentation setup, data acquisition, and test execution within a high-performance Formula One wind tunnel environment.

Working closely with aerodynamicists and test engineers, you will help deliver high-quality data, support calibration, and contribute to ongoing improvements of wind tunnel systems.

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 problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hands-on mindset

Motorsport passion

Education

Mechanical Engineering / Aerodynamics / Aerospace degree

Tools

Instrumentation

Data acquisition systems

Mechanical testing

Job description

ALPINE RACING LIMITED is offering a Wind Tunnel Operations Student Placement in Enstone for a penultimate-year student. You will assist with model preparation, instrumentation setup, data acquisition, and test execution within a high-performance Formula One wind tunnel environment.

Working closely with aerodynamicists and test engineers, you will help deliver high-quality data, support calibration, and contribute to ongoing improvements of wind tunnel systems.