Dyno Apprentice

Research and Development Apprentice (Dynos)

Brackley, United Kingdom
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Join the Research and Development Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By taking up an apprenticeship with us you will:

• Join us in September 2026 for a 42 month apprenticeship

• Learn and work in one of the most technically demanding global sports

• Receive dedicated mentoring and training surrounded by experts in their fields to support throughout your studies

• Work in a fast-paced environment that accelerates your skills with real responsibilities in a culture of innovation

Requirements for the role:

• You must have an existing and valid right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship in the UK. Applicants who require a visa to work in the UK should be aware that our apprenticeships are ineligible for sponsorship.

• Availability to complete the level 3 apprenticeship up to a 42-month duration.

• Evidence of having been resident in the UK for 3 years prior to taking up the apprenticeship in September this year or candidates who qualify for an exemption as stated here:
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• At least 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) with results of 5 and above. Please note that three of the GCSEs must be Maths, Science and English.

• Ability to be onsite five days per week, either at our factory in Brackley or at the apprenticeship learning provider (located in Milton Keynes or Coventry).

• We will check you meet the criteria as part of the application process as this will need to be evidenced before you can start the programme.

We are seeking a self-motivated individual to join our team as an Apprentice within the Research and Development group. In this position you will be embedded within our Dyno Facility, and you will take a hands‑on role in developing our ability to sign‑off safety‑, performance‑, and reliability‑critical components for use on our race car. Reporting to a senior member of our technician team, your apprenticeship will provide periods of integration across the different areas of our dyno environment, and you will be mentored by the subject matter expert for each of these.

You will learn the theory and practical skills to:

• Support with dressing of car systems such as gearboxes, hydraulics and brakes, and the installation of these systems into the relevant dyno test facility – for “business as usual” production sign‑off as well as our “Virtual Track Test” events where we operate as if we are at the circuit.

• Servicing of the critical facility‑side plant and systems such as the air handling units that are used to simulate on‑track running conditions, and the off‑car rigs that support the car systems in the garage.

• By the conclusion of your apprenticeship, be able to take specific ownership of the testing of a system of the car in the dyno (as an example – this could be conducting performance testing and car pass‑off testing of cooling system components in our thermal dyno).

Key Skills to be Developed:

• Interpreting CAD models and technical drawings to British Standard 8888, to permit the build and assembly of systems for test.

• Theory and operation of each of the test environments within our world‑class dyno facility. Track testing is becoming more and more limited, and so understanding how we replicate this at the factory is a critical way to add performance to the car.

• The application of sensors and instrumentation to ensure that we acquire high quality data during our experiments.

• Data analysis to enable the correct interpretation of information from our data acquisition / telemetry systems.

• Knowledge of the design and installation of components within the car that you are dressing, servicing and testing, which will include working closely with the relevant designer(s).

• Appreciation of the other areas of Research and Development, including supporting the needs within both our Test and Development Lab and Materials Lab at critical points of the year.

• The ability to work safely – both individually and as part of a wider team. As well as working in line with Departmental…