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Control Systems Student Placement
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Red Bull Technology F1 Controls Team Placement
Red Bull Technology have exciting opportunities for undergraduate students to spend a year as part of our F1 Controls team. The placements will run from summer of 2027 for one year and offer the opportunity to demonstrate your enthusiasm and apply your knowledge in an open and dynamic environment.
Target Candidates
The position is targeted towards Mechanical, Control System, and Automotive Engineering students. Candidates will require excellent mathematical and analytical skills and an engineering background. Knowledge of control system principles and experience with Matlab/Simulink would also be advantageous.
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Skills Development
The successful candidate will develop skills in problem solving, creativity, teamwork, planning, innovation, and communication whilst performing the following tasks:
- Understand interactions between software and hardware in the context of electro-hydraulic control systems
- Support and data analysis of race, test, and dynamometer events
- Develop automated routines and processes for data analysis and metrics generation
- Provide real-time event support
Placement Details
The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.
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Benefits
Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!
Application Closing Date
Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 25th September 2026.
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