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Design Engineering Student Placement (Powertrains)
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Red Bull Powertrains Placement Opportunities
Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Design Engineering teams. In these hands-on roles, you will be immersed in the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Manufacturing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!
As a placement student, you’ll work directly on the design and development of critical systems within the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) & Energy Recovery System (ERS), including the battery, electronics, motor-generator unit (MGU-K), turbo, and chassis integration. You’ll be part of a team that creates high-performance mechanical components, including advanced cooling systems, all designed to operate within the tight packaging constraints of an F1 car.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Contributing to all stages of the engineering process from conceptual design, through manufacturing reviews, to live testing on our in-house dyno facilities.
- Applying engineering design principles using tools such as CAD and rapid manufacturing techniques to develop real Power Unit components.
- Developing fixtures, jigs, and assemblies to support testing, with hands-on involvement in builds, upgrades, and component installations.
- Designing and executing measurement tests, performing failure mode analysis, and using results to propose improvements and validate new designs.
- Developing and applying precision instrumentation to capture and analyse the Power Unit's operating environment at microsecond-level resolution.
- Building and validating numerical simulations to maximise performance and reliability.
- Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Manufacturing teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions.
- Gaining direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains.
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We’re looking for passionate, curious and driven undergraduates who are eager to push the limits of engineering innovation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you're ready to take on real responsibility, solve real-world engineering challenges and contribute to the future of Red Bull Racing’s success on track, this is your opportunity.
Expected Knowledge, Experience & Attributes Of The Successful Candidates
- Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on either an engineering, mathematics, or physics degree course.
- A solid understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply mathematical methods to solve real-world problems.
- Familiarity with engineering software such as CAD, FEA, CFD, or system modelling (training will be provided).
- Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation.
- Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and understand the contributing physics.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through involvement in extracurricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
- Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
- Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
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The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter as two separate documents.
At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you.
Alongside a Competitive Salary, You’ll Enjoy
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.
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