Simulation 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 Simulation group plays a key role in supporting car development and race preparation through advanced modelling, virtual testing, and data-driven tools. As a Simulation Student Placement, you’ll be part of a team that delivers the software and insights that help drive performance on track. The Role During the placement, you’ll support the development, maintenance, and deployment of simulation tools used across the engineering departments. You’ll work closely with simulation engineers, software developers, and performance analysts to ensure the accuracy, usability, and efficiency of simulation workflows that inform design and race strategy decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in the development and testing of simulation tools and applications Support the integration of simulation software into engineering workflows Help validate simulation outputs against real-world data Contribute to documentation and user support for simulation tools Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure simulation tools meet user needs Who We’re Looking For Currently studying a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace or Motorsport Engineering and seeking an industry placement in your penultimate year of university Strong programming skills (matlab, python) and familiarity with simulation environments such as Dymola, Simscape, Simulink Understanding of car systems (thermal management, hydraulics, transmission, fuel) and modelling techniques Experience with data analysis and software development tools Passion for motorsport and a proactive, collaborative 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