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Take the Quiz NowGraduate engineers in F1 work across aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and powertrain development, typically starting in specialised technical teams.
F1 Graduate Jobs - Salary Insights
- Graduate Engineer: £30,000 - £45,000 ($38,000 - $57,000)
- Graduate Scheme Year 2: £35,000 - £50,000 ($44,000 - $63,000)
- Graduate Scheme Year 3: £40,000 - £60,000 ($50,000 - $76,000)
Salaries vary based on specialisation and team size. Formula 1 graduate salaries typically lead the motorsport industry but perform below that of programmes in aerospace or materials engineering disciplines.
Graduate Engineering - Common Specialisations
- Aerodynamics Graduate Engineer - CFD and wind tunnel development
- Vehicle Dynamics Graduate - Simulation and performance analysis
- Design Graduate Engineer - CAD and component development
- Electronics Graduate Engineer - Control systems and data acquisition
- Performance Graduate Engineer - Vehicle optimization and analysis
Graduate Engineering - Typical Requirements
- 2:1 or higher in relevant engineering degree
- Formula Student or similar practical experience
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills
- Programming capabilities (MATLAB, Python)
- CAD experience (CATIA, Siemens NX)
- Passion for motorsport and racing technology
Graduate Engineering - Career Development
Common career progression paths include:
- Graduate Engineer → Junior Engineer → Engineer
- Graduate → Specialization Track → Technical Specialist
- Graduate Scheme → Performance Engineer → Senior Engineer
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