Systems Design Student Placement (2024/25)

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

Motorsport is the world’s most competitive engineering sector.  At the pinnacle of motorsport, Formula One teams get to test their engineering prowess race by race against ultra-competitive peers in front of an audience measured in the hundreds of millions.

Working for Red Bull Racing is fundamentally different to working for any of our competitors.  It has the technological expertise and facilities that you would come to expect from a world championship winning Formula One team but with an atmosphere that is uniquely Red Bull. Team spirit is the foundation of everything we do, with every job making a vital contribution to the development and racing of our Formula One cars.  The work is not only demanding but the pace of development so fast that your feet will barely touch the ground – but job satisfaction really does not get any better than the winning feeling of making a real contribution to grand prix winning cars.

Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Industrial Placement positions within its Vehicle design Department.

Chassis Systems and PU Integration Design

The key accountabilities of this role are:

• Mechanical design of components related to chassis systems and power unit installation along with any associated tooling, pit gear and jigs.
• Be involved in material selection (metallic, polymeric, and composite), rig testing and structural sign off.
• Developing proficiency in specialist areas of   CAD design, CAD draughting, calculations and fault diagnosis,
• The preparation of technical documentation to support your designs.
• Developing problem solving and communication skills through working closely with designers, managers, mechanics, and technical specialists from throughout the organisation.
• Following best practice as defined by the department for all activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• An understanding of chassis and power unit systems design (e.g. ICE installation, cooling systems, fuel system, electrical installation, exhausts etc..).
• An understanding of Mechanical Engineering principles and calculation.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office and Teams.
• A good understanding of 3D CAD. Siemens NX is preferable but not essential.
• Understanding of and ability to produce engineering drawings.
• Initiative and resourcefulness to work without constant supervision.
• A passion for Mechanical Engineering

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2024. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.

Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!

Application closing date 23:59 (BST) 6th October 2023.

Job Posting End Date

Sat, 7 Oct 2023