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 is seeking enthusiastic and innovative students to join our Industrial Placement Programme for 2027/2028. This full-time, temporary position will allow you to work in our Aerodynamics, Vehicle Performance, and Technology departments, contributing to the development and performance of our F1 car.

This 13-month placement will commence in July 2027 at our Milton Keynes facility. We encourage applications from candidates outside the UK, as we offer UK visa sponsorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct aerodynamic development analysis using 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 generate insights that support engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with data scientists to adopt best practices and tools in data analysis.
• Develop 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.
• Support live race strategy and competitor analysis during events from the Operation Room.
• Improve simulation tools for car performance prediction and analysis, defining workflows for race events.
• Assist in race engineering documentation and analyze circuit characteristics for setup decisions.
• Contribute to wind tunnel operations by developing processes for aerodynamic testing and maintaining model instrumentation.
• Explore software engineering opportunities, developing applications that enhance F1 car performance analysis.
• Create robust CAD models for wind tunnel components and conduct simulations to validate designs.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to design mechanical systems for wind tunnel applications.
• Support the electronics department in developing and optimizing electronic systems for aerodynamic testing.

Qualifications

• Must be at least one year into your undergraduate degree in a relevant technical field such as Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Demonstrated ability to excel in a fast-paced team environment with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Fluency in English is required.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on experience in the high-paced environment of Formula 1.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry experts and contribute to real projects.
• Potential for UK visa sponsorship for eligible candidates.

We look forward to receiving your application, which should include your latest CV and a brief cover letter detailing your motivation for joining our team. The application deadline is October 4th, 2026.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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