Powertrain Integration Industrial Placement in Brackley

Join the Powertrain Integration 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.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced 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

The Powertrain Integration group forms part of the overall Design Office at Brackley and is responsible for the layout, design and management of a number of key performance and reliability functions of the F1 car - namely the gearbox, hydraulics, clutch, PU cooling systems, fuel system, pneumatics and exhausts.

As an industrial placement student within our group, you will work alongside our experienced engineers and take ownership of a variety of design and capability projects in support of our current and future F1 Powertrain programmes. The design projects will see you work for one of our Lead Powertrain Engineers delivering performance directly to the car and will see you produce parts and manufacturing drawings as part of upgrade and fault-fix programmes. The capability projects are longer-term projects across your placement and offer the ability to collaborate closely with our Build, Dyno and Test & Development departments to improve our reliability.

Our group is structured in a way that we can accommodate both those who wish to specialise in a single Powertrain area, or those who wish to gain exposure to a number of specialisms with time - thus providing excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate.

About You

Essential:

• Be currently studying a degree with relevance to engineering (e.g. Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical, Mechatronics, Physics).
• 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.
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• 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.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

Desirable:

• Experience and enjoyment of any of the following specialisms would be beneficial: Gear and bearing design, hydraulic systems, thermodynamics and cooling, electric motor design, composite materials design/manufacture, additive layer design/manufacture.
• Practical experience of building, maintaining and/or analysing motor/electric vehicles (for example – Formula Student, racing/volunteering in race series, kit car build).
• Coding and programming skills (for example: Python, Matlab, Modelica, VBA), including visualisation and working with big data.
• Affiliate membership of an engineering institution (e.g. IMechE, IM3, IET, IOP, RAeS).
• Track record and evidence of participation in outreach activities (e.g. DoE, volunteering, charity work, mentoring, fundraising).

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. From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success. 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 (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months): Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.