Aerodynamics Student Placement (2024/25)

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology

Sep 29, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Placement Program
Engineering
Milton Keynes

Requirements

Candidates wishing to apply for a role should demonstrate an active interest in aerodynamics and be studying towards a degree within Mechanical/ Aeronautical/ Automotive/ Motorsport/ Electrical/ Systems Engineering/ Maths/ Physics/ Computer Science etc

Responsibilities

Aerodynamics Development
Analysis and reporting of aerodynamics data from the wind tunnel, CFD and track
Contribute to the aerodynamic design of the car
Preparation and running of CFD models
Planning and operational support of wind tunnel programs in our wind tunnel facility
Support the documentation of Red Bull Technology design, testing and analysis techniques
Develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with fellow engineers
Aerodynamics Systems
Creating new systems and techniques for the wind tunnel, CFD and track environments as well as the associated test rigs
Working with state-of-the-art technologies to help further the understanding of Formula One racing car aerodynamics
Offering support for in-house tools and software systems used in the Aerodynamics Department
Develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with aerodynamics, software, mechanical and electronics engineers
Aerodynamics Model Design
To design accurate and structurally sound aerodynamic components appropriate for F1 wind tunnel testing.
Contribute to the continued improvement and development of the design group – which could entail new technical approaches, materials, and practices.
Operational support of wind tunnel test programs in the Red Bull Technology wind tunnel facility
Develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with design engineers, aerodynamicists, and production staff.
Aerodynamics Performance and Analysis
To analyse and report aerodynamic and performance data from the track, wind tunnel and CFD.
To be actively involved in accessing, integrating, and developing novel aerodynamic measurement technologies.
To define off-body flow measurement requirements on track and in the wind tunnel, assisting the model shop with their manufacture and setup, and analysing and reporting the results as required.
To support the Aero Performance Group at race and test events in order to inform decision-making and enable fast reporting of the results with relevant context.
To develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with fellow engineers.
To support the documentation of Red Bull Technology testing and analysis techniques.
CFD Tools & Methods
Further develop and maintain commercial and in-house CFD software tools.
Work closely with CFD users, analysis and performance engineers across business units to identify current bottlenecks and future requirements.
Be actively involved in numerical methods research and software benchmarking.
Provide user and CFD technical support across business units.
Develop best-practice guidelines and maintain the Wiki knowledge base.
Thermal
Contribute to the aerodynamic design of the car
Integration of the engine and its systems into the racecar to enable aerodynamic development freedom
Race-event preparation to optimise the aerodynamic performance of the cooling package
Ownership of CFD and Wind-tunnel projects from preparation through to analysis of results
Develop problem solving and communication skills through working closely with engineers across the company
AeroScience
Analyse and interpret aerodynamic data from all domains (CFD, WT, track)
Identify and quantify key variables that drive the aerodynamic performance of the race car
Develop new methods and techniques for the department to analyse aerodynamic data
Design experiments to compare the aerodynamic response of the race car across domains
Work with aero development teams on linking flow field to aerodynamic performance
Work with software teams on developing long-term capabilities for the department

Red Bull Racing & Red Bull Technology

We are Oracle Red Bull Racing. Home of the Formula 1 World Champions 🏆 and the World's Fastest Pit Crew!

Engineering & Construction

Industry

201-500

Employees

2005

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For many fans of Formula One, the sport exists between lights and chequered flag on a Sunday afternoon. It begins and ends with the exploits of the drivers on the track. But this is merely the tip of the spear. The reality of modern F1 is that of a complex and intertwined operation, every part of which needs to perform near its limit if success is to be achieved. From the pitcrew searching for the ultimate repeatable pitstop, to the inspiration of the designers, the application of engineers and the herculean efforts of an army of fabricators and machinists, Formula One is a team sport in a very literal sense. From the moment Red Bull Racing first turned a wheel in Formula One, at the start of the 2005 season, it was always clear that if the ultimate goal of championship victories were to be reached it would only be done if the team invested in F1’s most crucial assets – people and experience. Red Bull Racing has come a long way in a short time. Founded with the goal of doing things a bit differently, our nine championship titles are testament to our success in meeting that target. In 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 we claimed the Formula One Constructors’ and Drivers’ Championships and added a fifth Drivers' title in 2021. By the start of the 2022 season, the Team has achieved 75 race wins, 206 podiums, 76 fastest laps and 73 pole positions.