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Red Bull Powertrains Placement Opportunities
Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Electronics & ERS Engineering Design teams. In these hands-on roles you will be immersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Contribute to all stages of the engineering process from conceptual design, through manufacturing reviews, to live testing on our in-house state-of-the-art facilities
- Applying engineering design principles using tools and techniques to develop real Power Unit components
- Support the design, testing, and development of electronic components for the Energy Recovery System (ERS)
- Assist with power electronics design, including high-power inverters, DC/DC converters and control circuits
- Help build, test, and debug electronic components and systems
- Contribute to the development and improvement of test rigs and software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand)
- Create and update test procedures for electronic components
- Analyse test data and assist with fault investigation to improve system reliability and performance
- Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
- Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Testing 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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About Us
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 electrical/ electronic 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)
- Knowledge of electronic design and simulation tools (LTSpice or similar)
- Design and layout of PCBs, including electronic circuit testing, debugging, and validation
- Commissioning and troubleshooting of electronic systems and test rigs
- 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 extra-curricular 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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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 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.
Application Process
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.
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