Student Placement Design Engineering Student Placements United Kingdom

Position: STUDENT PLACEMENT Design Engineering Student Placements United Kingdom
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Milton Keynes time type:
Full time posted on:
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End Date:
January 4, 2026 (6 days left to apply) job requisition :
R0006588

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved.

From the pit crew searching for the ultimate repeatable pit stop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists. Much of our success is thanks to the diversity of thought and spectrum of skill sets held within the team, our ability to recognise unique contributions from individual team members is just a part of why
** we love what we do.
**** Job Description
** Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our
** Design Engineering teams**. In these hands-on roles you will be emersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Manufacturing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!

As a placement student, you’ll work directly on the design and development of critical systems within the Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) & Energy Recovery System (ERS)—including the battery, electronics, motor-generator unit (MGU-K), turbo and chassis integration. You’ll be part of a team that creates high-performance mechanical components, including advanced cooling systems, all designed to operate within the tight packaging constraints of an F1 car.
** 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 dyno facilities
* Applying engineering design principles using tools such as CAD and rapid manufacturing techniques to develop real Power Unit components
* Developing fixtures, jigs, and assemblies to support testing, with hands-on involvement in builds, upgrades, and component installations
* Designing and executing measurement tests, performing failure mode analysis, and using results to propose improvements and validate new designs
* Developing and applying precision instrumentation to capture and analyse the Power Unit's operating environment at microsecond-level resolution
* Building and validating numerical simulations to maximise performance and reliability
* Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Manufacturing teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
* Gaining direct exposure to the 2026 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains 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 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)
* Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation
* Positive, can-do, attitude and willingness to learn new skills
* Ability to follow best practice and work…