Control Systems Industrial Placement

Brackley, United Kingdom

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Control Systems 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 2026 to the end of July 2027
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley, United Kingdom
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team
  
  

As an Industrial Placement in Control Systems:

As part of the Controls Systems Applied Performance team you will be involved in all aspects of the on-car control system, gathering an understanding of the control systems, the mechanical systems they govern and the race driver’s interaction with those systems. You will immerse yourself in remote operational Control Systems Support of our race cars during events, providing real-time monitoring and post session analysis. You will create detailed pre and post event reports relating to the various performance controls systems including Race Starts, Driveability and Powertrain operation.

You will also be involved in:

• Assisting with the development and release cycle of on-car embedded control system code using Matlab and Simulink
• On-car systems calibration and data analysis using Matlab and data viewer analysis platforms
• Development of the physical and virtual control Factory testing environments
• Providing support for new and existing powertrain systems / components during Factory dyno testing
  
  

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning.

Flexibility in hours, enthusiasm to support F1 race weekend work is required, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team-playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.

Successful candidates will:

• Be currently studying a relevant engineering discipline with some specialisation in control systems and we are also interested in those coming from adjacent degrees such as physics, maths or machine learning
• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and 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 (Please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility)
• 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
  
  

Additional desirable criteria:

• Experience of embedded control system design
• A passion for motorsport
  
  

Skills you could gain from your placement include:

• Deep insight into automotive control systems
• Appreciation of team working in a fast-paced, competitive environment
  
  

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.

How to apply:

• Submit your CV and cover letter as a single PDF to our Workday portal
• Complete our application form
  
  

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.

Ref : REQ-250362