Aerodynamics Industrial Placement

About Us

At the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional. Give all. Gain more.

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

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Aerodynamics 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 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Aerodynamics Industrial Placements

As an Industrial Placement in Aerodynamics, you will be working collaboratively as part of a small group, you will apply your thoughtful and inquisitive nature to exciting projects that improve the aerodynamic performance of our car, enhance our tools and methodologies. 

Depending on your specific placement within the Aerodynamics Department, you could find yourself testing in our on-site wind tunnel, evaluating different concepts with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), modelling your ideas using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), or applying your programming skills to develop new analysis tools. 

About You

Successful candidates will:

• Have a passion for aerodynamics, Computational Fluid Dynamics or fluid motion and are excited about the opportunity to develop your skills by applying your curious nature to stimulating projects.
• Have a strong background in an engineering discipline with excellent skills in Mathematics and Physics.
• Have a good appreciation of the basics of aerodynamics.
• 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 Master's or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Demonstrate how your experiences (eg academic, extra-curricular, work, life experiences) reflect your values. Our shared values are Competitive, Brave, Accountable, Selfless.
• Take responsibility for their work, making a meaningful contribution to project outcomes through their initiative and collaboration.
• 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.
• Enjoy solving challenging problems and contributing towards continuous improvement.

A prior interest in motorsport is not required: we are more interested in your potential to apply your aerodynamic skills and understanding to practical engineering challenges.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Understanding aerodynamics and fluid flow structures, connecting theory to practice.
• Creating innovative solutions to problems, eg developing aero concepts or improving CFD correlation.
• Interpreting data, eg results from our state-of-the-art aerodynamic facilities.
• Developing tools and methodologies, eg writing programs in Python or MATLAB.
• Designing surfaces and components in CAD.
• Planning and performing test programmes, eg in the wind-tunnel or in CFD.

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.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.

Your Application

We will ask you to complete our application form as well as submitting a cover letter and CV. Please upload your cover letter and CV as one single PDF file.

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.

Next Steps

As part of the selection process, you may be required to complete a combination of the following tests at various stages (if you have not completed the same test within the last 6 months):

Technical and Psychometric Testing - you will have a 7-day window to complete your test with the deadline clearly stated in your test email.

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