12-Month Aerodynamics AI Industrial Placement

Silverstone, England, United Kingdom

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team is what happens when history, purpose and daring talent come together. Backed by TWG Global and GM, our team is uniquely positioned to disrupt Formula 1, bringing a fresh perspective and an unrelenting drive for success.

Building the car is just the start. We're building a global brand and a legacy that will shape the future of motorsports. At the core of our ambition is a high-performance environment for our people, driven by bold ambition, leadership in innovation, excellence in execution. We are one team. For those who want to dare and dream, make and craft, create a legacy that lasts. A historic name behind us. Career-defining moments ahead.

For those who want to feel unstoppable. This one's for you.

Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026

Fueled by bold ambition

More about the opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Machine Learning / AI Industrial Placement student to join a Formula 1 team working at the forefront of performance-driven engineering. Formula 1 generates vast quantities of technical, simulation, and operational data each week, and transforming this data into actionable insight is critical to on-track performance.

As part of a multidisciplinary engineering and data team, you will work closely with engineers and domain experts to develop next-generation AI tools that support performance development. This placement offers a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge machine learning techniques directly within a Formula 1 environment and contribute to tools used in real engineering decision-making.

Developing machine learning models to analyse technical imagery, simulation outputs, and high-dimensional engineering data
Identifying trends, differences, and anomalies within complex datasets to support performance analysis
Creating embedding models and similarity metrics to enable intelligent comparison of engineering data
Applying large language models (LLMs) to summarise and synthesise technical information for engineering users
Designing retrieval-augmented systems using historical engineering and simulation data
Building internal tools and interfaces to support engineers in extracting insight from data
Deploying and testing prototype systems locally using modern software frameworks
Working closely with domain experts to guide model development and interpret outputs

REQUIREMENTS

What do we need from you?

Currently studying for a degree in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related discipline
Strong Python programming skills
Solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals
Experience in at least one of the following areas:

Computer vision or image-based machine learning
Natural language processing, LLMs, or information retrieval systems

Ability to write clean, well-structured, and well-documented code
Proactive mindset, curiosity, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with others

Desirable Skills

Experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch preferred)
Exposure to multi-modal models combining vision and language
Familiarity with embedding techniques and vector databases
Interest in engineering, simulation, or data-driven performance analysis
Experience with scientific Python libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
Familiarity with Git version control, Docker, and Linux-based environments

A Team Like No Other

The Cadillac Formula 1 Team challenges conventions and redefines success through bold ambition, cutting-edge innovation, and an unwavering commitment to precision and excellence — on and off the track. This includes offering industry-leading pension, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

At The Cadillac Formula 1 Team, all Team Members are expected to actively support and uphold our policies and procedures, including those related to Environmental responsibility, Sustainability initiatives, Inclusion and Health and Safety practices.

Please note that additional security checks may be required as part of the recruitment process. This may include a background check covering a minimum of the past five years and a criminal record check.