VCARB F1 Team – Industrial Placement Programme 2027/2028

VCARB F1 Team – Industrial Placement Programme 2027/2028 Overview

Are you ready to embark on your journey into the world of Formula 1? The VCARB F1 Team at Red Bull is seeking enthusiastic and innovative students to join our Industrial Placement Programme for 2027/2028. This full-time, temporary position will commence in July 2027 at our Milton Keynes location, offering a unique opportunity to apply your STEM knowledge in a dynamic environment.

As a participant in this 13-month placement, you will have the chance to work in various departments including Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, and Technology. You will collaborate with experienced professionals and contribute to the development and performance of our F1 car.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic development analysis through Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and wind tunnel simulations, delivering insightful reports to guide development.
• Produce precise CAD surfaces and ensure comprehensive test plans are executed in the wind tunnel.
• Enhance CFD methodology by improving throughput, programming CFD codes, and benchmarking software.
• Apply data science techniques, including machine learning and statistics, to derive actionable insights for engineering and performance decisions.
• Collaborate with data scientists to adopt best practices and tools, contributing to innovative data science solutions.
• Develop and refine race strategy simulation tools and support analysis reporting for pre-event, in-event, and post-race activities.
• Generate data and statistical analyses to track strategy and team performance effectively.
• Support live race strategy and competitor analysis during events from the Operations Room.
• Improve simulation methodologies for car performance prediction and analysis, supporting daily performance assessments.
• Contribute to race engineering documentation and analyze circuit characteristics to inform setup decisions.
• Assist in preparing driving analysis reports and collaborate with race engineers to maintain technical documentation.
• Develop processes for aerodynamic testing in the wind tunnel, maintaining and enhancing model instrumentation.
• Engage in hands-on R&D to advance understanding of aerodynamic testing and improve wind tunnel operations.
• Explore opportunities in software engineering, developing applications that optimize F1 car performance using modern technologies.
• Write high-quality code in languages such as C#, TypeScript, React, and Python for analysis and simulation tools.
• Collaborate on enhancing data-processing pipelines and improving CI/CD practices for rapid deployment of updates.
• Create robust parametric CAD surface models and ensure compliance with technical regulations.
• Design and manufacture electronic systems for aerodynamic testing, supporting the development of wiring looms and sensor calibration.

Qualifications

• Must be at least one year into an undergraduate degree program.
• Pursuing a relevant technical degree such as Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced team environment.
• Possess a team-oriented mindset with creativity, proactivity, and innovation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced Formula 1 environment.
• Work alongside industry experts and contribute to real projects.
• Possibility of UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We encourage all interested candidates to submit their latest CV along with a brief cover letter outlining their motivation for applying. The application deadline is October 4th, 2026.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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