Student Placement Opportunities - Engineering

Application Deadline: 26 September 2025

Department: Mechanical Design

Location: Silverstone

Description

About the Placement Programme


Our Student Placement Programme is designed to give you more than just work experience – it’s your first step into the fast-paced world of Formula One®.

During your time with us, you will:

• Work on live engineering projects that make a direct impact on car performance
• Follow a tailored development plan, with regular feedback to support your growth
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge tools, technologies and processes in motorsport
• Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas
• Build skills that could set you up for a future career in Formula One®.
  
  

This is an opportunity to develop, challenge yourself, and contribute to something extraordinary. If you share our racer’s spirit and want to write the next chapter in Aston Martin Aramco’s history, join us – where every team member plays a crucial role in our success, and your growth is as important as our achievements.


About Engineering at Aston Martin Aramco

Our Engineering function covers a wide range of disciplines, all working together to deliver performance on track. From design to testing, from materials to systems integration, every team plays a vital role in creating a competitive Formula One® car.

As a placement student, you’ll join one of our specialist teams and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge motorsport engineering.

Role Spotlights


We’re offering placements across several engineering areas. Whichever team you join, you’ll contribute to real projects that shape the performance of our Formula One® cars. Within your application, you’ll be asked to select your top three preferred roles from this advert, and your top one favourite.

Aerodynamics Design
Support the design of aerodynamic components from concept to delivery, including CAD modelling, parts creation and model quality improvements. You’ll work closely with Aerodynamicists and Designers to refine wind tunnel models, ensuring accurate and repeatable testing. This role offers the chance to contribute directly to the team’s aerodynamic philosophy and development strategy.

Aero R&D Design
Take ownership of specialist projects within the Aerodynamics R&D group, designing and developing components to advance testing methods and tools. You’ll collaborate with Engineers across departments to deliver innovative solutions and support experimental development. This role is ideal if you’re curious about pushing the boundaries of aero testing and research.

Composite Design
Contribute to the design of lightweight composite components, tooling and jigs, as well as defining laminates and surfacing. You’ll support projects through inspection, assembly, and testing, working closely with colleagues across departments. This placement provides hands-on experience in the design and manufacture of high-performance composite structures.

Engineering Process & Reliability
Help shape how we design and deliver components at Aston Martin Aramco. You’ll work on improving engineering processes, documenting best practice, and supporting design release standards across the team. This includes maintaining the Bill of Materials, driving Design for Manufacture and Cost initiatives, and helping identify opportunities to improve workflows. It’s an ideal role if you’re motivated by efficiency, quality, and ensuring world-class engineering is delivered consistently.


Garage Equipment Design
Work on the design of bespoke garage and pit equipment to support car build and race operations. You’ll turn requests from the race team into working solutions, from concepts through to testing and delivery. This is a creative, hands-on role where you’ll see your work used directly in race and test events.

Mechanical Design
Join the mechanical design team to create components and systems for the race car, from early concepts through to detailed CAD and manufacture. You’ll support the build, testing, and development of your designs, applying practical solutions to real engineering challenges. This role gives you insight into the full design cycle in Formula One®.

AMPT Mechanical Design (Aston Martin Performance Technologies)
Apply F1 design principles to projects beyond motorsport, working on advanced mechanical and composite components. You’ll design and develop parts, tooling and fixtures while exploring new materials and processes. This role is perfect if you want to broaden your experience and see how F1 innovation translates into other industries.

Power Unit Installation
Focus on how the power unit integrates within the car, designing and packaging systems such as cooling, exhausts and associated hardware. You’ll support the design process from concept to manufacture, working on practical solutions for integration challenges. This placement offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of chassis and powertrain.

Test & Development
Be part of the team that validates components and systems through testing. You’ll help design test rigs, support assembly and execution, and analyse results to improve reliability and performance. This role is highly hands-on and ideal for students who enjoy seeing theory put into practice.

Transmission
Contribute to the design of transmission components, from gearboxes to driveline systems, working through concept, detail design, and testing phases. You’ll help develop practical solutions to performance and reliability challenges, supporting both design and trackside needs. This is a unique chance to gain insight into one of the most complex and critical systems on an F1 car.


About You

We’re looking for passionate, curious and committed students who share our racer’s spirit. You should be:

• Studying a relevant engineering degree (with strong academic results)
• Passionate about applying your knowledge to high-performance engineering challenges
• Curious, adaptable, and able to work well in a team-focused, fast-moving environment
• A clear and positive communicator, with a collaborative approach.
  
  

What We Offer

You’ll have the chance to develop professionally and personally in a unique environment, with:

• A structured development plan tailored to your growth
• Access to our state-of-the-art AMR Technology Campus facilities in Silverstone, including a fully equipped gym with fitness, spin and yoga classes, as well as an on-site bistro café and restaurant
• A supportive culture built around teamwork, innovation, and excellence
• The chance to be part of Aston Martin Aramco’s journey to the sharp end of the F1 grid.
  
  

At Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team, we’re not just looking for placements – we’re looking for future innovators. If you’re ready to challenge yourself, learn from the best, and be part of a team driven by passion and performance, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates within the UK and overseas, and visa sponsorship can be provided where required.

We are committed to making sure our selection methods are fair and inclusive. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments as part of your application, you’ll have the opportunity to let us know during the process.

Location: AMR Technology Campus, Silverstone, Northamptonshire

Placement duration: 12 months

Application deadline: 26 September 2025

Aston Martin Aramco Formula One® Team is committed to making sure our selection methods are fair for all. If you would like to request that reasonable adjustments are made, please share this in your application when asked.