Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Engineering Tools & Methods. In these hands-on roles, you will be immersed 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!
The Role
The Engineering Tools & Methods team plays a crucial role in driving engineering performance at Red Bull Powertrains. By supporting all technical and manufacturing departments, they develop and implement best practices that streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. This team is fundamental to ensuring we operate at the highest level, supporting our mission to be the best team on the grid.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Develop pre- and post-processing software tools used within the simulation teams.
- Develop process workflows to ensure FEA and CFD simulations run efficiently and consistently.
- Work closely with simulation engineers to deliver accurate results, report automation, and job monitoring.
- Investigate and deliver workflows for new simulation techniques, including AI and improved physics models.
- Maintain a clean code base including standard branching strategies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with all the technical teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions.
- Gain direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contribute to the future of Red Bull Powertrains.
Candidate Profile
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.
- Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, or other similar programming languages.
- Familiarity with using Linux and command line applications.
- Ability to follow best practices and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and understand the contributing physics.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through involvement in extracurricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter as two separate documents.
Working at Red Bull Powertrains
At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.
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Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Engineering Tools & Methods. In these hands-on roles, you will be immersed 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!
The Role
The Engineering Tools & Methods team plays a crucial role in driving engineering performance at Red Bull Powertrains. By supporting all technical and manufacturing departments, they develop and implement best practices that streamline processes, improve efficiency, and enhance collaboration. This team is fundamental to ensuring we operate at the highest level, supporting our mission to be the best team on the grid.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Develop pre- and post-processing software tools used within the simulation teams.
- Develop process workflows to ensure FEA and CFD simulations run efficiently and consistently.
- Work closely with simulation engineers to deliver accurate results, report automation, and job monitoring.
- Investigate and deliver workflows for new simulation techniques, including AI and improved physics models.
- Maintain a clean code base including standard branching strategies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with all the technical teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions.
- Gain direct exposure to the 2027 Formula 1 season and contribute to the future of Red Bull Powertrains.
Candidate Profile
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.
- Experience with Python, C++, MATLAB, or other similar programming languages.
- Familiarity with using Linux and command line applications.
- Ability to follow best practices and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
- Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and understand the contributing physics.
- Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through involvement in extracurricular projects, previous placements, or work experience.
The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter as two separate documents.
Working at Red Bull Powertrains
At Red Bull Powertrains, we believe that success isn’t just about speed, it’s about the team behind the victory. We trust, support, and challenge each other, always pushing for better. If you love solving complex problems, thinking fast, and making a real impact, this is the place for you. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy:
- Bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- A pension scheme
- On-site gym
- Free daily food allowance
- And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.
