Aero Modelling Student Placement

Company ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description Duration:1 year

Start Date:

July 2027

About Us We are a high-performance Formula One team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamic Modelling group plays a key role in understanding and predicting airflow behaviour around the car, enabling data-driven decisions that shape aerodynamic development. As an Aero Modelling Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that combines physics, simulation, and data science to support the design and optimisation of aerodynamic concepts.

As an Aero Modelling Student Placement, you’ll support the development and refinement of aerodynamic models and tools used to predict and analyse car performance across testing domains. You’ll research, implement and deploy solutions utilising a range of statistical analysis, ML & AI techniques to extract performance-targeted insights from our aerodynamic datasets.

• Assist in developing and validating aerodynamic models and simulation tools
• Help analyse airflow behaviour and aerodynamic performance trends
• Contribute to the development of data analysis and visualisation workflows
• Collaborate with design and performance teams to ensure aerodynamic insights are effectively applied

• Currently studying for a degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Engineering, Maths, Physics) and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university
• Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles
• A demonstrable interest in developing statistical modelling and analysis solutions to real world problems, with significant programming experience in Python (or Matlab)
• Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and race-car performance factors is beneficial
• Passion for motor sport and a proactive, analytical 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

At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a direct impact on race car performance at the pinnacle of motor sport. 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 canteen 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.

At Alpine F1 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’re committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

We find strength in our diversity and are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc.

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