Aero Simulation and Correlation Student Placement

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2027

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Aerodynamic Performance group plays a key role in understanding and predicting airflow behaviour around the car, enabling data-driven decisions that shape aerodynamic development. As an Aero Simulation and Correlation Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that leverages aerodynamic data from a variety of sources to help drive aero performance on the race car. The Role As an Aero Simulation and Correlation Student Placement, you’ll help further our on-track performance and rate of aerodynamic development by assisting engineers with correlation and simulation related projects.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in projects understanding how the aero behaviour on the race car correlates to our tools Contribute to simulation studies to help drive future car development directions Contribute to the development of data analysis and visualisation workflows Collaborate with design and performance teams to ensure aerodynamic insights are effectively applied Who We’re Looking For Currently studying for an engineering degree (e.g., Aeronautical, Mechanical, Automotive) and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university Strong understanding of fluid dynamics and aerodynamic principles Knowledge of wind tunnel experimental techniques and computational fluid simulations beneficial Experience with scientific programming, data visualization and statistical data analysis Familiarity with vehicle dynamics and race-car performance factors is beneficial Passion for motorsport and a proactive, analytical mindset You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role Be available to attend onsite for an assessment centre in September What We Offer in Return At Alpine Formula One Team, you won’t just contribute; you’ll make a dir