Launch your career: AMF1 Team undergraduate placements open for 2024
Join us on our journey. We are inviting you to apply for our undergraduate placement positions within a variety of departments at Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One® Team (AMF1 Team).
Bring your energy and be part of the journey.
Talented. Passionate. Driven. Our people are what set us apart and, together, we're changing the game on and off the track. Based in Silverstone, at our state-of-the-art new AMR Technology Campus (AMRTC), we're pushing boundaries and bravely innovating in pursuit of performance.
An undergraduate placement with AMF1 Team is inspiring, demanding and will reward exceptional effort and commitment.
The nature of our team means that you will be given responsibility and a varied scope of work from the very beginning.
You will be immersed in the team: collaborating with our talented team of leaders, experts and engineers, and have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience while helping to drive performance.
Many of our past students have returned full time following their studies. We view our placement programme as an ideal way to discover our team-mates of the future.
Successful candidates must:
Be eligible to work in the UK
Be able to demonstrate an innovative and flexible approach to problem solving and possess the ability to work through problems in a scientific and analytical way
Be able to integrate quickly into the team and be actively involved
Have good communication and analytical skills and be able to work to tight deadlines under pressure
Be highly self-motivated and have a flexible approach to working hours
Credit will be given to those who can demonstrate active involvement in Formula Student or other motorsport activities
Keep reading to learn more about departments and undergraduate placement roles we're recruiting for, and discover how you can launch your career with AMF1 Team.
Applications for our 2024 undergraduate placements have now closed. Details of our 2025 undergraduate placement programme will be made available in autumn 2024.
Join our racing family
Is a job in Formula One your dream career path? Undergraduate placements provide an opportunity to discover just what it means to work in the sport.
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics Development
This department covers the internal and external aerodynamics of our race cars. In this role you will help with the analysis of CFD and Wind Tunnel data to contribute to our aerodynamic development. You will also be responsible for creating the aerodynamic shapes to improve the flow field through high level surfacing using CATIA.
Finally, as part of the placement, you will also be present at wind tunnel tests throughout the year to further help with development.
Aero Research and Development Design
This small team of mechanical design engineers is responsible for the design and development of technology to support various aerodynamic research programmes. Currently, its scope includes:
Development of mechanical and electromechanical systems for wind tunnel models, including model spines, active suspension systems, steer systems and model rim design
Full-scale and model-scale aerodynamic test equipment, such as flow measurement rakes and probes
Supporting work on the new wind tunnel that is currently under development.
This is a team of specialists working on slightly longer-term projects, focused on servicing our existing research programmes and when asked bringing new capability to the Aerodynamic team.
Thermal Management
As part of the Thermal group within the Aerodynamic Development department, you will contribute to the development of the various cooling systems across the car. This role will involve optimisation of aerodynamic surfaces in CATIA, using CFD to validate performance, and analysis of track and dyno datasets to help inform development.
Performance Engineering
Aero Performance
You will be contributing to the aerodynamic analysis and optimisation of our 2024 and 2025 F1 cars. You will enhance the ways in which we visualise and interact with our data to enable robust and profound observations on their performance. Depending on your skillset, projects could vary from wind tunnel mapping optimisation to the use of machine learning to progressively improve the mathematical modelling of our F1 car at the track.
Working within Performance Engineering, you will play an active role in supporting our engineers through live events as well as with post-session analysis to offer insight into the enhancement of the car.
Performance Software
You will be contributing to the development, maintenance and support of current in-house software productions, ranging from command-line tools to desktop applications to microservices and web APIs.
Our products are used by a wide range of AMF1 Team engineers including Aero, Strategy, Simulation, Vehicle Performance and Design engineers to optimise the current car, as well as feeding into the design of the following season's car.
Working within Performance Engineering, you will play an active role in supporting our engineers during live events, as well as with post-session analysis, with the aim of swiftly providing data to our engineers to inform their decision making. Our data streams include real-time car sensor information alongside audio and video feeds.
This is a fast-paced role, and the aim will be for you to have code running during a live event within a few weeks of commencing the role.
Performance Development and Simulation
The Performance Development and Simulation group is involved in both short- and long-term car development projects, which range from pre-event simulator sessions with the race drivers to current and future car concept and design support studies with the aid of simulation and analysis tools.
Race Strategy
The successful candidate will integrate into the Race Strategy team, supporting all Formula One World Championship events and contributing towards strategic decision making across the race weekend. Day-to-day tasks include competitor analysis, development of strategy analysis tools and contributing to event optimisation and reporting.
Research and Development
In this role, you'll be responsible for testing components at the AMRTC to enhance their performance and reliability before they're put to use on the racetrack.
You'll gain exposure to a diverse array of composite and mechanical parts and systems, allowing you to develop a combination of skills in 3D CAD design, data analysis, and creative problem solving. Additionally, you'll play a vital role in the development of rigs and testing equipment as we establish our new F1 R&D facility.
Technical Office
Engine Systems Design
This group covers the design of components related to power unit and gearbox installation, utilising both metallic and composite design for the cooling system, fuel system, several auxiliary areas and associated jig and fixtures where required.
Composite Design
Responsible for large, safety-critical portions of the car such as the nose and chassis, through to the implementation of key aerodynamically defined surfaces, including, floor, wings and engine covers, this group designs, tests and develops a wide variety of composite components and assemblies.
Working closely with engineering and production functions across AMF1 Team, the group is involved in all aspects of the creation of composite components, ranging from car component and assembly design – with complex laminate definition – to tooling and jigging to produce accurate, repeatable parts.
Garage Equipment Design
This group reports directly to the race team and is responsible for engineering bespoke garage equipment covering many aspects of the car as well as special request projects.
It also supports the development of pitstop systems, as well as the car and gearbox build departments. The CAD-based role will allow you to develop design techniques for metallic, composite and additive manufacture.
Mechanical Design
From complex metallic components and assemblies to intricate hydraulic arrangements and composite designs, this team is responsible for the design, installation and reliability of the suspension, power-assisted steering (PAS), steering column, throttle pedal and brake system including pedal, master cylinder, calipers and brake-by-wire (BBW) assemblies. Close interface with Structures, Vehicle Performance, R&D and Production are required to bring time-critical performance parts to fruition.
Technical Operations
The Technical Operations group works closely with a wide variety of business functions to initiate new – and advance existing – processes and implement efficiencies to deliver performance to the car in the quickest and most cost-effective manner possible.
The group is focused on promoting clear and precise information flow from the Aerodynamics groups through the Design Office to Production and ultimately delivery to the circuit. It is therefore involved in many short- and long-term complex design projects, constantly tracking and reviewing to identify scope for improvement.
Electronics
The electronics department is involved with multiple projects across the team, from electrical engineering, designing instrumentation and controls systems for the car and wind tunnel, to building all the harnesses and electrical installation on the car.
The group is directly involved with the race team, supporting the electronic systems, control systems and car build. The group covers electrical engineering, mechanical design, control systems and software, electronic systems engineering and the manufacture and testing of F1 electronics.
Engineering Software
You will contribute to the development and support of our in-house bespoke software, ranging from databases and microservices to web and desktop applications. Our products are used by a wide range of AMF1 Team engineers and technicians across several departments including aerodynamics, race car design, part production and the race team.
You will play an active role in improving our applications through the addition of new features, along with resolving bugs and issues. You will be involved in the full product lifecycle, from engaging with users to understand their requirements, through to design, coding, testing and deployment.
This is a fast-paced role with the opportunity to deliver significant change and improvements to our application suite in a short period of time. Throughout your placement you will be an integral part of our team, contributing tangible software functionality to help AMF1 Team build a World Championship winning car.
Wind Tunnel
New Wind Tunnel – Systems
The New Wind Tunnel team is working to deliver a brand-new, state-of-the-art wind tunnel facility. Primarily working on wind tunnel systems, you will work on projects involving control systems, flow measurement (PIV), robotics and data processing.
The broad range of tasks involved in delivering a new test facility will also see you involved in mechanical design, electronics, and programming.
Wind Tunnel Analysis
As part of the wind tunnel group, which is responsible for supporting and improving the operation of the wind tunnel, this position covers multiple disciplines ranging from data analysis, programming, testing methodologies and implementation of new technologies within the wind tunnel. As part of this role, you will learn the complexities of F1 wind tunnel systems and processes to optimise the data and analysis capabilities available to the wider team.
IT
IT Infrastructure – IT Cybersecurity
We have an opportunity for an undergraduate in Computer and Cybersecurity to join our Infrastructure and Operations team. You will help the team to develop and implement cybersecurity policies across several technology areas, including software development, networking, Windows, Linux, mobile, Azure and M365. You will also assist in vulnerability assessment and penetration testing activities.
IT Operations – IT Change
We have an opportunity for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our IT Operations Team as a Project Coordinator. In this role, you will be an essential part of our project management efforts, working closely with the Operations Team to plan, coordinate, and oversee various IT projects within our organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of IT projects, from software development and networking to Windows, Linux, mobile, Azure, and M365. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project management within the dynamic and fast-paced IT environment of a Formula One team.
Commercial
Commercial Partnerships
The Commercial Partnerships team is responsible for identifying and connecting with suitable partner brands through extensive research, business knowledge and the observation of market trends.
Upon entering commercial discussions with prospective partner brands, the Commercial Partnerships team is required to develop an in-depth understanding of the prospective partner's business and its requirements from a sports marketing partnership. This understanding can then be used to develop world-class partnership proposal materials to aid commercial discussions and drive partnership collaborations to a successful close.
Undergraduate placements with Aston Martin Performance Technologies
Part of the Aston Martin Performance Technologies Group, Aston Martin Performance Technologies (AMPT) develops and applies Formula One technologies, methodologies, and concepts in the pursuit of ultimate efficiency to solve problems and enhance performance in a multitude of engineering sectors.
CFD and Analysis
The CFD and Analysis group is at the heart of developing many of the bespoke digital technologies that AMPT uses to deliver performance programmes. A role within this group will see the candidate work on the development and implementation of the CFD and analysis philosophy across a multitude of performance programmes, with wide-ranging requirements.
Vehicle Dynamics / Performance Engineer
The Vehicle Dynamics and Performance group guides the development direction and specification of AMPT vehicle-related performance programmes. The successful candidate will use state-of-the-art simulation and physical rig resources and methodologies to define optimal compromise within the unique constraints of each performance programme.
Aerodynamics Development
The Aerodynamics Development group develops and implements Aerodynamic design, development, and performance philosophies to contribute to the delivery of AMPT performance programmes. A role within this group will see the candidate use state-of-the-art resources and methodologies across a multitude of performance programmes, with wide-ranging requirements.
We are a brave and united team who value authenticity, honesty, and are never afraid to question conventions. We embrace these values in ways that reflect our modern world. If you share our racer's spirit and want to contribute to the next chapter in Aston Martin's glorious history, please apply and join one of the most exciting projects in Formula One.
Undergraduate placement roles will be based at the AMR Technology Campus in Silverstone. There may be a requirement to travel as and when requested to meet the requirements of the Company.
AMF1 Team is committed to attracting, recruiting, and retaining the most talented individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion, belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to be a team that reflects all the communities with which we engage around the world through diversity in the workplace and promoting an inclusive culture in which all team members are respected, empowered, and valued.
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