Wind Tunnel Research & Development Industrial Placement
Brackley, UK
At The Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team we are a team of passionate and enthusiastic people who work together to design and develop the cars driven by seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton and Grand Prix winner George Russell.
Whether working in our Operations, Technical, Race or Business Support functions, we are all in and aspire to build the greatest team in the history of our sport.
Every individual plays their part. No stone is left unturned in the chase for every tenth of a second. The history of our sport is long and rich, and we are continuing our journey with renewed effort year on year. Record books remember the names of a few, but history is written by the many.
About the Role:
As a Team, our values encourage us to look constantly at what we do, asking ourselves “how can we do better?” This question will be at the heart of your placement in the Aerodynamics department. As a Wind Tunnel R&D Industrial Placement, you will contribute to the development and application of the latest technology to the wind-tunnel. You will work on projects that solve interesting and challenging problems which require a broad range of skills such as: interpretation and presentation of data, mechanical design, CFD, electronics, optics and programming.
You will enjoy working within a motivated team and be confident in understanding problems as they arise and deciding how best to plan your work in resolving them. You will be able to effectively communicate progress and results on your projects whilst contributing ideas to others. Mentored by knowledgeable specialists, you will see your skills develop and you will return to university with a year of experience that will help you grow in your career, connecting theory to practice.
Successful candidates will have:
Essential:
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At least one year left on their studies at the time of taking up the placement in July 2025.
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Capable of working on your own and applying your reflective nature to understand a problem.
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Open and honest communication style.
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Relishes in a collaborative team setting.
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Problem solving using interpretive skills, attention to detail and dependable judgement.
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Passionate about reaching their full potential.
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Excited about constantly learning in a personal capacity.
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Flexibility in hours and approach.
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No requirement for an interest in motorsport.
Desirable:
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Targeting a 1st or a 2:1 in their degree.
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Non-university projects, previous examples include:
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Homemade electric skateboard.
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Computer vision chess monitoring software.
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Desktop wind tunnel design and manufacture.
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LED pit board.
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Distributed single board computer atmospheric data logging.
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Skills you could gain from your placement include:
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Software development interfacing with hardware.
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Computer vision skills.
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Test rig design and commissioning.
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Process automation and optimisation.
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Aerodynamic measurement device design and calibration.
Benefits:
Our riverside campus is powered by 100% renewably sourced energy and features an on-site gym and exercise studio, subsidised restaurant and on-site parking with EV chargers available.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits including, private medical cover, annual heath assessments, life assurance, free onsite gym and 25 days holiday. We pride ourselves on our family-friendly environment and employee well-being programmes.
Why us:
At the heart of our performance are our people. Every member of our team has a voice and plays their part in contributing to our successes on and off the racetrack.
Through our Accelerate 25 programme, we are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. Whatever your background, we believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the best and most talented individuals.
Your Application:
We will ask you to complete a questionnaire as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please note if you would like to include a cover letter please upload it with your CV as one PDF document.
Online Testing:
As part of the application process, you will be required to complete the following tests (if you have not completed them within the last 6 months)
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Experimental Aerodynamics Technical Test
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Psychometric Testing: Factors