Controls System Student Placement

Company

ALPINE RACING LIMITED

Job Description

Duration: 1 year Start Date: July 2027 Location: Enstone

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our Control Systems group is responsible for developing and maintaining the software and hardware that manage key vehicle systems, including power unit control, chassis systems, and data acquisition. As a Control Systems Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that ensures the car responds precisely to driver inputs and engineering strategies. The Role During your placement, you’ll support the development, testing, and deployment of control software and hardware across the car. You’ll work closely with software engineers, electronics designers, and vehicle performance teams to ensure systems are reliable, responsive, and compliant with F1 regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and validation of control algorithms and software Support hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and calibration activities Help maintain documentation and configuration of control systems Contribute to fault diagnosis and performance optimisation Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration Who We’re Looking For Currently studying a degree in Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Mechatronics, or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university Strong understanding of control theory, embedded systems, and vehicle dynamics Experience with programming languages Familiarity with automotive control systems and data acquisition tools Passion for motorsport and a proactive, detail-oriented 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 direct impact on race car performance a