Race Strategy and Race Engineering Industrial Placements Brackley, UK At the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, a group of passionate and determined people work to design, develop, manufacture and race 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.
About the Role:We have two exciting opportunities for a current university student to join either the Race Engineering or Race Strategy Team on an Industrial Placement. The destination will be an outcome of the assessment and selection process.
The successful candidates will work as part of the race team running support systems and providing analysis of data for both race and test events. Outside of these events, the successful candidates will contribute towards development and automation of tools used within the race team.
Key Accountabilities (Duties):Provide race and test support, factory based, for all events during the year.Assist with pre- and post-event analysis tasks for each event covering data and competitor information.Run and monitor a range of software systems during race and test events, including input parameterisation.Assist with live analysis and support during free-practice, qualifying and races.Carry out ad-hoc tasks, for example investigating trends in data or opponent behaviour.Develop and automate tools and analyse routines in Python and/or JavaScript.It does not matter whether you already have an interest in motorsport or not: we are looking for candidates who are passionate about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning.
Successful candidates will have:Essential:
At least one year left on their studies at the time of taking up the placement in July 2025.Studying towards a BSc/BEng or a combined undergraduate masters in MSC/MEng in Engineering/Maths/Physics/Computer Science.The ability to apply their reflective nature to understanding a problem and adopt a continuous improvement mindset to tasks.Flexibility in hours, enthusiasm to support F1 race weekend work is required.A 'can do', 'team-playing' attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.Desirable:
Experience writing code.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 health assessments, life assurance, free onsite gym and 25 days holiday.
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. We believe that you will find working with us rewarding and enriching.
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):
Psychometric Testing: FactorsPsychometric Testing: Logiks Advanced
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