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. Relevant engineering courses include:
- motorsport
- automotive
- electronic
- mechanical
It's useful to look for courses that include work placements with manufacturers and suppliers.
There are schemes like Formula Student and Greenpower that are aimed at people who want to get into motorsport engineering.
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 train through a degree apprenticeship in a related engineering subject.
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 event 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
Attending motorsport shows is a good way to meet employers, ask questions and to find out exactly which skills and experience they're looking for.
Further information
You can get more advice about careers in motorsport from the Motorsport Industry Association and Your Future in Automotive.