VCARB F1 Team - Industrial Placement Programme 2027/2028
Core
Industrial placement for students to support aerodynamic development, data science, race strategy, simulation, and mechanical design for Formula 1 car performance.
Role type
Industrial Placement Student (Engineering/Technical)
Builds
Aerodynamic models, CFD simulations, race strategy tools, wind tunnel systems, and software for car performance analysis.
Domain
Motorsports (Formula 1), Aerodynamics, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Wind Tunnel operations, CAD (surface/solid), Data Science (Machine Learning, Statistics), Software Engineering (C#, Python, TypeScript, React), DevOps, FEA, Circuit analysis, Electronics design
Preferred skills
Parametric modeling, PIV system analysis, CI/CD pipeline development, Hands-on R&D, Strategy simulation
Technologies
C#, TypeScript, React, Python, CFD software, CAD tools, FEA tools, PIV systems
Responsibilities
Analyze CFD and wind tunnel simulations; produce precise CAD surfaces; develop data science solutions for engineering decisions; support race strategy analysis and live event operations; design mechanical systems for wind tunnel applications; maintain wind tunnel electronics and instrumentation.
Seniority
Intern/Student Placement
