How to become a motorsport engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
University
You'll usually need to complete a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in an engineering subject like:
- motorsport
- automotive
- electronic
- mechanical
You can also gain relevant skills through related engineering courses like aeronautical or electronic engineering.
It's useful to look for courses that include work placements, internships or year in industry opportunities with manufacturers and suppliers.
Check if universities are involved in schemes like Formula Student and Greenpower as these provide opportunities to get an insight into motorsport engineering, and to start to build contacts.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
- 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
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Apprenticeship
You could start as an engineering technician apprentice and go on to train through a degree apprenticeship in a related engineering subject.
Relevant engineering apprenticeships include:
- engineering technician advanced apprenticeship
- manufacturing engineering technician advanced apprenticeship
- electro-mechanical engineer degree apprenticeship
- manufacturing engineer degree apprenticeship
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a degree apprenticeship
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Volunteering
Volunteering at motorsport events is a good way to make contacts in the industry and to get yourself known. Volunteers in Motorsport and British Motorsports Marshals Club have lots of ways you can get involved.
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Career tips
A good way to meet employers is to attend motorsport shows. You can speak directly to recruiters to find out what skills and experience they're looking for.
Read motorsport magazines and follow companies on social media for news and job opportunities.
Further information
You can get more advice about careers in motorsport from the Motorsport Industry Association and Your Future in Automotive.