Student Placement - Electronics

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 the Role
As a student placement engineer in our Electronics team, you’ll play a hands-on role in designing, developing and testing world-class systems for Formula One®.
Your work may include:

• Designing and developing sensor interfaces, embedded systems, data acquisition solutions, power supplies, and drives
• Supporting the full lifecycle: requirements capture, circuit design, prototyping, schematic capture, PCB layout, calibration, and testing
• Developing and supporting HIL testers, driver simulators, and calibration rigs
• Assisting with harness design, sensor selection, and production support
• Using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators and logic analysers
• Helping improve design processes, tools, and quality standards.

No two days are the same – you’ll be involved in a wide range of exciting, practical tasks, making a real contribution to the team.
About You
We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Studying a relevant engineering degree (with strong academic results)
• Passionate about electronics, embedded systems, sensors and hardware/firmware development
• Experienced (through university, projects or previous work) in circuit design, PCB layout, microcontroller programming, prototyping, and harness design
• 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:

• The chance to work on meaningful IT and project delivery initiatives that support a Formula One® team
• 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.

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
About Aston Martin F1 Embark on a journey with the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team to reshape history at our cutting-edge, sustainable campus in Northamptonshire. Combining our rich heritage with innovation, we bring fresh energy to the sport, driven by a commitment to challenge the status quo and dominate the track. With new investment fueling our ambitions, we're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for racing and drive for success. As part of our high-performing, collaborative team, you'll enjoy a competitive package, including a discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, pension plan, life assurance, and benefits like TEDSgroup childcare, cycle-to-work, tech, and car schemes. Plus, you can look forward to an on-site gym with fitness, spin, and yoga classes, as well as a new restaurant offering indoor and outdoor dining.
We are a business that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and compassionate culture, where our team genuinely embodies our core values: Growth, Readiness, Empowerment, Excellence, and Nurturing.
Aston Martin Formula One 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.
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.