Test Engineering Student Placement (Powertrains) in Milton Keynes

Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Validation & Test Engineering teams. In this hands-on role you will be emersed into the heart of our state-of-the-art Technical and Testing facilities where we drive engineering and innovation to the limit to develop cutting-edge Formula 1 power units. Pushing boundaries is in our DNA!

In this role, you’ll get hands-on with physical testing to prove out cutting-edge Powertrain systems from individual components to full PU. You’ll play a key part in setting up and developing our F1 Powertrain Dynos and Test Rigs, supporting a wide variety of development, verification, and sign-off tests on Power Units and components.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Play an active role in the day-to-day function of the team, assisting with the mechanical, electronic, and software-based aspects of dyno preparation and operation
• Designing and implementing upgrade projects on our test rigs/dynos for complete powertrain: PU’s, transmission, subsystems and single components
• Integrating equipment and instrumentation to our dyno data acquisition, monitoring, and control systems
• Developing CAD competency using NX, to complete design of parts for manufacture. Our wide-ranging projects include electrical loom, mechanical, and PCB design.
• Hands on physical build, implementation of projects, upgrades and designed assemblies
• Analysing PU and Dyno Data for fault finding where necessary
• Collaborating closely with Technical and Test teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
• Gaining direct exposure to the 2027 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 an Engineering degree course
• Ability to demonstrate a genuine passion for engineering through practical involvement in extra-curricular projects, previous placements, or work experience
• Familiarity with CAD software for Electrical, Electronic and/or Mechanical design (training will be provided)
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment
• A solid background in electronic systems, ideally automotive based
• Experience with handling and analysing data from simulations or physical tests, and confidence in preparing high-quality technical documentation
• Ability to break complex technical problems down, and investigate issues logically and methodically
• Positive, can-do, attitude and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

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.