Technology Engineering Industrial Placement (Applied Science)

Technology Engineering Industrial Placement (Applied Science)

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Technology Engineering Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2026 to the end of July 2027
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley, United Kingdom
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team

As an Industrial Placement in Technology Engineering (Applied Science):

You will be an integral part of the team. We have two roles available: one focusing on creating or updating the technology used in the development of F1, and one working on exciting customer programmes in many sectors including motorsport and aerospace.

Customer programmes have an impressive client portfolio which means the work is varied, challenging and exciting. Ingenuity, lateral thinking and problem solving are just some of the requirements that you will need, but a keenness to participate with and learn from the existing team is paramount.

Successful candidates will:

• Have a strong background in mechanical engineering or physics-based disciplines and have some knowledge of 3D CAD. Commitment and a focussed approach will be required along with attention to detail whilst working in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (Please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility)
• Have flexibility in hours and approach is required, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team-playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges
• Have keen attention to detail

It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning.

Additional desirable criteria:

• Hands on experience in an engineering environment

Skills you could gain from your placement include:

• Real world problem solving
• Clean sheet design using 3D CAD and simulation tools
• Project Planning and workload management

Benefits:

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Application Process

• Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF to our Workday portal
• Complete our application form

Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress. As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.