The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
The position:
Do you want to be part of a diverse and inclusive team who are collaborating to create the next winning Formula 1 car and make their way back to the top of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship?
Williams is one of the world’s most famous Formula One teams, who thrive on teamwork, respect and engineering excellence. Located in rural Grove in Oxfordshire Williams is an exciting environment with driven, supportive and ambitious people. At Williams you will be supported in your role by industry experts and work with the most up to date technologies. Your work will count and have an impact on the car and the future success of Williams.
What we are looking for:
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Highly motivated students who are passionate about learning from our industry experts.
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Passion for engineering, innovation, creativity and technology.
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Someone who shares a common interest and is ready to work together to win!
The role:
The Systems Engineering department is involved with the installation and running of all the electrical/electronic and control systems on the race car. You will contribute to the development of data processing applications to deliver agreed functionality with the minimum of supervision and assist in the running of the data processing system to ensure data is available in a timely fashion whenever the car is running on the track.
You will be required to work on race weekends to run the data processing systems used to analyse vehicle performance.
Core competencies:
When shortlisting student placement applications for Systems Engineering, we look for relevant subjects at university such as Automotive Engineering, Electronics, Software, Physics, Mathematics or a similar related subject. The role has high levels of Matlab elements, therefore students with experience or knowledge with skills in this area are particularly encouraged to apply.
Students will have a minimum of two years’ experience at University before the placement starts. It is also essential that you should return to your course for a minimum of one year following completion of the placement. We are unable to accept applications from students in their final year of their university studies/candidates who are not currently studying at university.
Core Skills:
The role is suitable for applicants with skills in one or more of the following areas:
• Matlab/Simulink
• Software
• Data Analysis
• Electronics
• Knowledge of electronic sensors
• CAD
You don’t have to have a specific Interest in Formula 1 we are looking for people with a keen interest in STEM subjects and creative minds and knowledge to develop the next winning Formula 1 car.
Application closing date: 7th December 2022
Application Process:
The application process will consist of submitting a CV, covering letter and answering some initial questions. Your CV will go through screening with our talent acquisition team and the hiring managers. Once selected you will be invited to an assessment centre which is likely to be held virtually.
When applying for student placements opportunities, all students are expected to submit a covering letter along with a Curriculum Vitae containing the following information:
• Your current career aims and how you plan to achieve them
• Subjects that you are currently taking and plan to take
• Relevant leisure pursuits and activities
• Why you would make the ideal candidate for the role
Students that are shortlisted will be invited to attend a virtual assessment day. The virtual assessment days are scheduled to take place in December. We will obtain academic references as part of the selection process.
Applications for the student placement programmes should be uploaded through our website by visiting www.williamsf1.com. We will not accept applications which are not submitted through our website, any paper-based applications will be returned to the sender with a copy of our policy.
Closing date: 7th December 2022
Please note that we cannot give applicants individual feedback unless they have attended the assessment day with Williams.
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments