Design Engineering Placement Student - starting 13th July 2026! in Milton Keynes

Red Bull Powertrains have a year-long placement opportunity within our Design Engineering team. In these hands-on roles you will be immersed in 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!

If you’re a passionate engineer, technical specialist, or problem-solver, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of high-performance motorsport. Ready to make your mark?

As a placement student, you’ll work directly on the design and development of critical systems within the Production Engineering side of Energy Recovery System (ERS) – including the battery, electronics, motor-generator unit (MGU-K), turbo and chassis integration. You’ll be part of a team that creates high-performance mechanical components, including advanced cooling systems, all designed to operate within the tight packaging constraints of an F1 car.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to all stages of the engineering process—from conceptual design, through manufacturing reviews, to live testing on our in-house dyno facilities
• Applying engineering design principles using tools such as CAD and rapid manufacturing techniques to develop real Power Unit components
• Developing fixtures, jigs, and assemblies to support testing, with hands-on involvement in builds, upgrades, and component installations
• Designing and executing measurement tests, performing failure mode analysis, and using results to propose improvements and validate new designs
• Developing and applying precision instrumentation to capture and analyse the Power Unit’s operating environment at microsecond-level resolution
• Building and validating numerical simulations to maximise performance and reliability
• Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Manufacturing teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
• Gaining direct exposure to the 2026 Formula 1 season and contributing to the future of Red Bull Powertrains

We’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven undergraduates who are eager to push the limits of engineering innovation in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. If you’re ready to take on real responsibility, solve real-world engineering challenges and contribute to the future of Red Bull Racing’s success on track—this is your opportunity.

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, or system modelling (training will be provided)
• Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to follow best practice 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 extra-curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience

The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 2026. Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars.

Benefits:

• Bonus scheme
• Private healthcare
• A pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Free daily food allowance
• And many more!

If you’re ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.