Vehicle Engineering Industrial Placement

Our Vehicle Engineering department is the driving force behind performance and innovation at Williams Racing. From electronics and control systems to mechanical design, data processing, and structural integrity, our experts work as one to deliver race-winning performance. Every component from chassis to bodywork is crafted with precision, powered by collaboration, and guided by a shared passion for excellence.

The Chassis, Bodywork and Wings Department plays a critical role in developing innovative solutions that deliver performance to our Formula 1 cars. Our team of skilled Design Engineers works tirelessly to deliver right 1st time, structurally optimal car parts, directly influencing our performance on the track.

In the Design Quality team, we organise data, documentation and own many processes which are key to supporting the engineers within Vehicle Design. For example, we help check and approve design releases. And we refine processes. We also work with Production Operations to improve processes.

The Materials Engineering department delivers crucial data to the wider company in order to enable efficient design, manufacturing and racing of car components. This information is generated in three main areas;
New material characterisation, design & manufacturing process support and fault analysis and as a result involves a broad range of materials and associated processes.

The Powertrain Design team is a core part of Vehicle Design at Williams Racing, responsible for developing high-performance systems that deliver power, reliability, and efficiency. Working closely with Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Manufacturing, and Simulation teams, Powertrain engineers design components from concept to prototype, using advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies. From gearbox housings to cooling systems, the team produces detailed drawings and assemblies for manufacturing, contributing directly to the car’s on-track performance.

It’s a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and precision drive results.

The SSB team is a key part of Vehicle Design at Williams Racing, responsible for developing the systems that connect the car to the track. Working closely with Aerodynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, and Manufacturing, the team designs and engineers' components such as wishbones, uprights, steering systems, and brake assemblies. Using advanced materials and precision design tools, SSB contributes directly to handling, performance, and safety.

From concept to prototype and testing, the team plays a vital role in delivering race-winning capability through mechanical excellence.

The structures department drives car design forward ensuring components are safe while extracting the maximum performance available. We verify that designs meet FIA and internal criteria working with multiple departments to achieve the optimum for all.

The Electronics, Software & Controls department is responsible for all the electrical/electronic and control systems on the race car, including all sensors and their logged telemetry data. The engineers within Data Processing team are responsible for the development of software applications that reliably provide additional high-quality data that is vital for the analysis of vehicle performance.

This is a specialist team within Vehicle Engineering, responsible for the design and development of equipment and systems that support car component manufacture, car build, component testing and car operation. The team’s scope includes pit & garage equipment - including pit stops, test rigs and dynos, manufacturing jigs, driver simulation hardware, and driver fit activities. OCE works closely with departments across the business to deliver high-quality, repeatable solutions that meet the demands of all aspects of a F1 team.

The Systems Simulation team centralises how we model and optimise our systems - from cooling, hydraulics and gearboxes to suspension…