Test and Validation Summer Placement 

Functional Description

The final stage of car creation is where the efforts of over a thousand specialists converge. Our skilled Assembly team brings together mechanical and electrical components with precision and speed, working to tight deadlines while upholding the highest standards of safety and quality.  

Supporting this process, the Test and Validation (T&V) team plays a critical role in validating and continuously improving components. Working closely with engineering teams across the business, T&V ensures every part meets performance targets and contributes to the ongoing evolution of our Formula 1 car.  Together, these teams transform cutting-edge design

• Test and Validation Summer Placement 

Join our Test & Validation (T&V) team at Williams Racing to support the testing, development, and validation of Formula 1 components and systems. You’ll be involved in building and maintaining test rigs, calibrating sensors, conducting strength and durability tests, and supporting off-site testing activities. This hands-on role offers exposure to a wide range of departments and technologies, contributing directly to car performance and reliability. 

Shape the Future 

• Help develop and operate rigs that validate car components and drive performance upgrades across the race car. 

• Gain hands-on experience in testing, rig development, and component validation. 

• Work with departments across the organisation to support the turnaround and evolution of the car. 

• Learn from experienced engineers while contributing to the continuous development of cutting-edge F1 technology. 

Make Real Impact 

• Carry out strength, durability, and performance tests using hydraulic equipment and bespoke rigs. 

• Support off-site testing activities and maintain critical systems like the eight-post rig. 

• Contribute to the servicing of hydraulic equipment and sensors. 

• Collaborate across departments to deliver accurate test reports and improve tooling and processes. 

Find Your Place 

• Studying towards a degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Motorsport Engineering. 

• Strong mechanical understanding, with attention to detail and a proactive attitude. 

• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. 

• Familiarity with data analysis tools, technical drawings, and hydraulic systems is highly desirable. 

• Effective communicator with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for motorsport. 

History doesn’t repeat itself. It’s rebuilt - one breakthrough at a time. Be part of the team redefining performance and writing the next winning chapter for Williams Racing. 

Atlassian Williams Racing – Shape our team’s next chapter:

For nearly 50 years, Williams Racing has pushed the limits of speed and innovation. As one of the most successful teams in F1 history, with 16 World Championships and a legacy shaped by legends like Sir Frank Williams and Nigel Mansell, we’re now on a bold mission to reclaim our place at the front and win multiple championships again. 

Our People Promise

Join a high-performance team where ambition and our people promise guide everything we do. In a fast-paced, challenging environment, your work directly shapes our winning formula. Collaborate with the brightest minds in motorsport, building on our rich heritage and pushing the boundaries of speed and innovation. We want people who live our values - innovation, teamwork, resilience, excellence, and accountability to create the winning formula that drives Williams Racing back to the top.   

Early Careers

At Atlassian Williams Racing, our 9-week Summer Placement is your fast track into motorsport. From day one, you will have the chance to own live projects that move the needle on car performance and the business. Expect responsibility, rapid feedback, and CV-ready skills. By the Summer break, you’ll have made real impact, built a Williams network, and decided if this is where you’ll grow next.  

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be reviewing submissions on a rolling basis from 29th September. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Life at Williams  

Based at our Grove campus in Oxfordshire, enjoy competitive benefits, exclusive events, subsidised dining, and 24/7 gym access with fitness classes. Need a break? Relax in green spaces or explore nearby Oxford city centre, just 30 minutes away by bus. 

Additional Information 

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion and welcomes discussions about reasonable job adjustments. 

This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities. 

Atlassian Williams Racing is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.