Description
Red Bull Powertrains are offering a year-long placement opportunity within our Materials Engineering Team. 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!
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?
The Red Bull Powertrains Materials Engineering team is the backbone of performance and reliability. They develop, test, and select cutting-edge metals, composites and coatings to ensure every engine component is as light, strong, and heat-resistant as possible. The department pushes material science to its limits—balancing durability with performance—so the power unit can deliver maximum speed, efficiency, and consistency under the extreme demands of Formula 1.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. 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
2. Applying engineering design principles using tools and techniques to develop real Power Unit components
3. Create and update procedures
4. Failure mode analysis to identify root causes
5. Prepare risk assessments and follow safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
6. Interpreting and reporting data through technical documentation and presenting insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
7. Collaborating closely with all the Technical and Testing teams to deliver world-class engineering solutions
8. 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:
9. Knowledge and experience from at least one year of undergraduate study on either a Material Science or Material Engineering degree
10. Practical knowledge of materials analysis techniques such as metallography, microscopy, and SEM
11. Knowledge of materials testing and characterisation such as tensile testing and thermal property measurement
12. Familiar the Materials Engineering of electronic systems and components
13. An understanding of the Materials Engineering of battery systems such as cells, battery management systems, DC-AC inverters, and high voltage switches
14. Confident with writing and preparing technical reports and documentation
15. Experience of handling, processing, and understanding data from either virtual or physical testing
16. Positive, can-do, attitude and willingness to learn new skills
17. Ability to follow best practice and work on multiple tasks simultaneously
18. Excellent communication skills and experience working in a team environment
19. Ability to break complex technical problems down to fundamental principles and understand the contributing physics
20. 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. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter.
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:
21. Bonus scheme
22. Private healthcare
23. A pension scheme
24. On-site gym
25. Free daily food allowance
26. And many more!
Most importantly, you’ll play a key role in powering championship-winning cars. If you're ready to be part of something extraordinary, apply now and help shape the future of F1.