Safety Engineer Trainee

About the job

Safety Engineer Trainee (Geneva - Switzerland)

Join the FIA and contribute to the development of cutting-edge safety solutions in global motorsport. As a Safety Engineer Trainee, you will support research and engineering activities aimed at improving accident analysis, data processing, and safety performance across international racing competitions.

Working within the Safety department, you will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, contributing directly to ongoing research projects, experimental work, and the development of innovative tools used to enhance motorsport safety.

MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT & DATA PROCESSING

• Support the development of internal software tools aimed at improving accident data post-processing and analysis.
• Contribute to the optimization and automation of data workflows used in safety engineering projects.

EXPERIMENTAL & SIMULATION WORK

• Assist in experimental testing and simulation activities to support ongoing research projects.
• Help prepare, execute, and document test procedures in collaboration with engineers.

DATA ANALYSIS & RESEARCH SUPPORT

• Perform data analysis related to accident investigation and ongoing research projects.
• Interpret results and contribute to technical insights used in safety improvement strategies.

REPORTING & COMMUNICATION

• Contribute to the preparation of research reports and documentation for FIA working groups and commissions.
• Support the communication of technical findings in a clear and structured manner.

LITERATURE REVIEW & INNOVATION

• Conduct literature reviews for proposed new research projects.
• Identify relevant scientific and technical developments applicable to motorsport safety.

PROFILE:

• Engineering student or graduate in mechanical engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Experience with data analysis tools and programming (Python or similar is an advantage)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Structured and rigorous approach to work
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Interest in motorsport; Formula Student experience is a plus

OUR OFFER:

• Monthly allowance: CHF 2,000
• Meal allowance: CHF 230/month
• Remote work: up to 40% of the working time
• Transportation: participation in public transport subscription or free parking provided

Must be enrolled at a university and able to provide a valid internship agreement

Start date: no later than 1st of August 2026

Internship duration: 12 months

Deadline to apply: April 28th, 2026

If you are interested, please send us your CV and cover letter!

The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.