Test and Validation Summer Placement
Company: Williams Racing
Location: England
Type: Permanent, Full-time
Posted: 13 hours ago
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Company Description
History doesn't repeat itself. It's rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing. Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation for nearly 50 years, with 16 World Championships. We are on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again.
Our People Promise
Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We value innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to drive Williams Racing back to the top.
Early Careers
At Williams Racing, our 9-week Summer Placement is your fast track into motorsport. From day one, you will own live projects that move the needle on car performance and the business. Expect responsibility, rapid feedback, and CV-ready skills. By the Summer break, you'll have made real impact, built a Williams network, and decided if this is where you'll grow next.
Job Description
Functional Description
The final stage of car creation brings together mechanical and electrical components with precision and speed, under tight deadlines and high safety and quality standards. The Test and Validation (T&V) team plays a critical role in validating and continually improving components. Working with engineering teams across the business, T&V ensures every part meets performance targets and contributes to the ongoing evolution of our Formula 1 car.
Test and Validation Summer Placement
Join our T&V team to support testing, development, and validation of Formula 1 components and systems. You’ll build and maintain test rigs, calibrate sensors, conduct strength and durability tests, and support off-site testing. This hands-on role offers exposure to a wide range of departments and technologies, directly contributing to car performance and reliability.
Shape the Future
* Help develop and operate rigs that validate car components and drive performance upgrades across the race car.
* Gain hands-on experience in testing, rig development, and component validation.
* Collaborate with departments to support the turnaround and evolution of the car.
* Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to cutting-edge F1 technology.
Make Real Impact
* Carry out strength, durability, and performance tests using hydraulic equipment and bespoke rigs.
* Support off-site testing activities and maintain critical systems like the eight-post rig.
* Contribute to the servicing of hydraulic equipment and sensors.
* Collaborate across departments to deliver accurate test reports and improve tooling and processes.
Find Your Place
* Studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering.
* Strong mechanical understanding, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude.
* Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Familiarity with data analysis tools, technical drawings, and hydraulic systems is highly desirable.
* Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for motorsport.
Additional Information
Due to a high volume of applications, we will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis from 29 September. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.
Life at Williams
Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus.
Equal Opportunity
Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments. This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to carry out duties beyond the above that are reasonable and within their capabilities. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.
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