Electronics & ERS Student Placement (Powertrains)

Milton Keynes Source: WhatJobs

£18,000–£24,000

Red Bull Powertrains are offering multiple year-long placement opportunities within our Electronics & ERS Engineering Design teams. In these hands‑on roles 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!

This placement opportunity will allow you to dive deep into the development process ERS Electronic components. Successful candidates will have a keen interest in one or more of the following areas: Electronic power conversion (DC/DC & DC/AC), high speed control electronics (Microcontroller & FPGA), sensor signal conditioning & measurement electronics (Amplifier, Filter & ADC), communication interfaces (e.g. Ethernet, CAN, FlexRay, SPI) and battery management systems.

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 state‑of‑the‑art facilities
Applying engineering design principles using tools and techniques to develop real Power Unit components
Support the design, testing, and development of electronic components for the Energy Recovery System (ERS)
Assist with power electronics design, including high‑power inverters, DC/DC converters and control circuits
Help build, test, and debug electronic components and systems
Contribute to the development and improvement of test rigs and software (e.g., LabVIEW, TestStand)
Create and update test procedures for electronic components
Analyse test data and assist with fault investigation to improve system reliability and performance
Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Testing 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 either an electrical/ electronic 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)
Knowledge of electronic design and simulation tools (LTSpice or similar)
Design and layout of PCBs, including electronic circuit testing, debugging, and validation
Commissioning and troubleshooting of electronic systems and test rigs
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 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
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

The placement will be for 1 year, starting July 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: