Alpine
Composite Design Student Placement
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Company 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 Composites Design group is responsible for designing and developing lightweight, high-strength carbon fibre components that are critical to the performance and safety of our race car. As a Composites Design Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that transforms advanced materials into race-winning structures.
The Role
During the placement, you’ll support the design and development of composite components, from concept through to manufacturing release. You’ll work closely with experienced design engineers, contributing to CAD modelling, laminate definition, tooling design, and documentation processes that ensure performance, manufacturability, and compliance with F1 regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the design of composite components using CAD software
- Support the creation of laminate schedules and ply definitions
- Help prepare technical drawings and documentation for manufacturing and tooling
- Contribute to design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate with manufacturing, structural analysis, and vehicle integration teams to ensure design feasibility and performance
Who We’re Looking For
- Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, or Motorsport Engineering and looking for an industry placement as your penultimate year of university
- Strong understanding of composite materials and mechanical design principles
- Experience with CAD software
- Familiarity with composite manufacturing processes and design for manufacture
- Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented 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
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What We Offer in Return
At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll 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’ll 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’ll be part of a team that’s 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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