Engineering Placement Student - 12 Months

SailGP

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Placement Student Engineer at SailGP Technologies, you will be embedded within the engineering team for a period of 12-months. You will contribute to real engineering and production work from early in the placement, building a practical understanding of the F50 platform and how it is designed, built, and maintained. You will work across both mechanical and structural areas within a small, highly collaborative team, supporting a range of tasks and gradually taking on more responsibility as your confidence and capability grow. You will join a team currently focused on the production and maintenance of the F50 fleet, as well as delivering a structured safety upgrade programme. Alongside this, there is an evolving pipeline of future developments, including a youth/feeder league boat and next-generation race marks and appendages. Initial work will focus on current F50 production delivery priorities, with opportunities to support development work as your experience grows. Working closely with experienced engineers, you will gain hands-on experience across design, analysis, and production, translating academic knowledge into practical engineering.

Requirements

Currently studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a closely related discipline
On track to achieve a 2:1 or higher
Some exposure to CAD (any major package) and basic engineering analysis or FEA through academic work
Interest in high-performance engineering, marine systems, or composite structures
Proactive, curious, and keen to get involved in practical engineering work
Comfortable working in a small team environment where you will be expected to engage and contribute

Responsibilities

Support engineering and production activities to develop a detailed understanding of the F50 platform and its systems
Contribute to the development and maintenance of the F50 digital twin through 3D modelling and 2D drawing updates
Assist with CAD modelling and drawing updates under guidance from design engineers
Support composite production activities, including ply book preparation, kit definition, and general build support
Assist with prototype builds, testing activities, and validation work
Support design changes and engineering updates across the existing fleet
Carry out engineering calculations and basic analysis tasks appropriate to your level of experience
Support material, component, and design investigations
Maintain clear and accurate engineering documentation and drawing records
Work across a variety of tasks and projects within a fast-paced environment