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
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
