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CFD Student Placement
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ALPINE RACING LIMITED
Job Description
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: July 2027
Location: Enstone
About Us
We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamics department is at the heart of race car performance, using cutting-edge tools and technologies to optimize aerodynamic efficiency and unlock lap time. The Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) team plays a crucial role in simulating and analyzing aerodynamic and thermodynamic behavior, providing insights that directly influence car development and on-track performance.
As a CFD Student Placement, you will gain hands-on experience working within a world-class aerodynamic development environment, supporting the application of CFD tools to solve complex engineering challenges and improve race car performance.
The Role
As a CFD Student Placement, you will support the CFD team in the deployment and application of computational modeling techniques used to enhance car performance. Working alongside experienced CFD engineers and aerodynamicists, you will contribute to simulation activities, data analysis, process improvements, and development projects.
You will gain exposure to advanced aerodynamic and thermodynamic simulations while developing an understanding of how CFD is used to support Formula One car development.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the use of CFD tools to simulate aerodynamic and thermodynamic behavior across a range of development projects
- Assist with the setup, execution, and analysis of CFD simulations
- Help investigate and develop new approaches to aerodynamic and computational challenges
- Analyze simulation data and present findings to engineers and stakeholders
- Support correlation activities between CFD results and experimental testing data
- Assist with process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of CFD workflows
- Work closely with Aerodynamics, Design, and Performance groups to support development programs
- Contribute to technical documentation, reporting, and project coordination activities
- Support engineers in troubleshooting and resolving CFD-related issues
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Who We’re Looking For
- Currently studying a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Motorsport Engineering, or a related discipline, and seeking an industry placement during your penultimate year of university
- Strong understanding of fluid dynamics, aerodynamics, and engineering fundamentals
- Interest in Computational Fluid Dynamics and numerical simulation techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex technical data
- Familiarity with engineering software, programming, or data analysis tools would be advantageous
- Ability to communicate technical findings clearly and effectively
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
- A passion for motorsport and an interest in vehicle performance and aerodynamic development
- You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role
- You must be available to attend onsite interviews
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What We Offer In Return
At Alpine Formula One Team, you will not just contribute; you will make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motorsport. Working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry, you will help shape innovation on a global stage.
Our purpose-built facilities in Enstone provide the perfect environment to thrive. We offer a competitive salary, private medical healthcare, full access to our free on-site gym, a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance, and a wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth.
Beyond the perks, you will be part of a team that is pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting-edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.
Take the next step in your career and play your part in shaping the future of Formula One.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.
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