Aerodynamics Industrial Placement in Brackley

Join the Aerodynamics Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations. By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Gain meaningful responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Key Responsibilities

Working collaboratively as part of a small group, you will apply your thoughtful and inquisitive nature to exciting projects that improve the aerodynamic performance of our car, enhance our tools and methodologies. Depending on your specific placement within the Aerodynamics Department, you could find yourself testing in our on-site wind tunnel, evaluating different concepts with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), modelling your ideas using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), or applying your programming skills to develop new analysis tools. As a placement student with us you will enjoy the same responsibilities and creative freedoms as our full-time employees and will make a very real contribution to the performance of our Team. Supported and mentored by experienced engineers, you will see your skills develop over your time with us. You will return to university to complete your studies having enjoyed an experience that helped you grow as an engineer.

About You

Successful candidates will:

• Have a passion for aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics or fluid motion and are excited about the opportunity to develop your skills by applying your curious nature to stimulating projects.
• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and Physics.
• Have a good appreciation of the basics of aerodynamics.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course from the point at which you start your placement with us.
• Demonstrate how your experiences reflect your values. Our shared values are Competitive, Brave, Accountable, Selfless.
• Take responsibility for their work, making a meaningful contribution to project outcomes through their initiative and collaboration.
• Be adaptable, have a proactive mindset, a collaborative approach and thrive in a team environment.
• Show determination and resilience when facing challenges.
• Have keen attention to detail.
• Possess an analytical and inquisitive approach.
• Enjoy solving challenging problems and contributing towards continuous improvement.

A prior interest in motorsport is not required: we are more interested in your potential to apply your aerodynamic skills and understanding to practical engineering challenges.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Understanding aerodynamics and fluid flow structures, connecting theory to practice.
• Creating innovative solutions to problems, eg developing aero concepts or improving CFD correlation.
• Interpreting data, eg results from our state-of-the-art aerodynamic facilities.
• Developing tools and methodologies, eg writing programs in Python or MATLAB.
• Designing surfaces and components in CAD.
• Planning and performing test programmes, eg in the wind-tunnel or in CFD.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world-class wellbeing programme (including a free on-site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy. You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Your Application

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note, if you are making multiple applications please ensure to update your cover letter on subsequent applications. Our IP programme is designed with the intent to progress into available graduate roles in the future. You will be required to meet the eligibility criteria of the IP programme including any right to work requirements for your application to progress. As these roles are based in the UK, any visa sponsorship must meet current Home Office immigration rules.

Next Steps

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages.