Chassis
Skills
Knowledge of materials
CAD modelling
Knowledge of mechanical tolerancing
Innovation & creativity
Organization
Planning & ergonomics
Structural optimization
Structural equivalency simulation
Interpretating of design rules
Collaborative working
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Tasks
CAD design of the chassis structure
Proving structural equivalency
Testing and validating material samples
Manufacturing of components
Test fitting for driver ergonomics
Working closely with other departments
Conducting strength calculations
Software
Siemens NX
MATLAB
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Suspension
Skills
Analysing force translations
Conducting load and strength calculations
Materials knowledge
Topology optimisation
Design
Finite Element Analysis
​Technical documentation
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Tasks
Concept development
Design of suspension parts
Understanding static and dynamic response
Car setup
FEA of critical components
Understanding failure modes
Considering manufacture methods
Suspension & steering adjustment
Software
Siemens NX
MATLAB
Adams
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Aerodynamics
Skills
Surfacing
Chassis integration
Load calculations
CFD
Validating simulations
CAD
Knowledge of material properties
Innovation & creativity
Composite knowledge
Tasks
Concept development of aero package
Creating & modifying CFD simulations
Geometry modelling for CFD
Design of aerodynamic surfaces
Understanding dynamic response
Car setup
FEA of critical components
Understanding failure modes
Considering manufacture methods
Optimising airflow patterns
Analysing & interpreting CFD results
Manufacturing of composite components
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Software
Siemens NX
MATLAB
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Powertrains
Skills
Chassis integration
Load calculations
Validating simulations
CAD
Knowledge of material properties
Innovation & creativity
Technical documentation
EV operation knowledge
High voltage training
Tasks
Responsible for high voltage systems
Integration of powertrain systems
Concept development
Validating simulations
Working to design regulations
Developing CAD assemblies
Model design
FEA
Software
Siemens NX
MATLAB
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Electronics & Controls
Skills
PCB design
LV Electrical knowledge
HV Electrical knowledge
PCB assembly and best practices
PCB & system testing
Communication protocol knowledge
Interpreting rules and regulations
Safe working practices
Coding
Electrical component selection
Fault finding
Control and estimation theory
Tasks
Developing existing & new PCB
Developing schematics
Constructing wiring looms
Assembling PCBs
Testing systems
Fault finding issues
Developing simulations
Adapting code
Software
Zuken
Simulink
Design Spark
Arduino IDE
Vector packages
MATLAB
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Performance & Simulation
Skills
Coding
Interpreting results
Adapting models
Validating results
Understanding tyre models
Understanding race car drivetrain layout
Understanding vehicle kinematics
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Tasks
Lap time simulation
Optimising simulations
Developing new simulations
Validating existing simulations
Tyre modelling
Suspension modelling
Correlating on track data
Vehicle and battery simulation
Developing an in-house driver simulator rig
Software
Simulink
Vector packages
MATLAB
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Project Management, Finances & Media
Skills
Project management
Risk mitigation
People management
Planning
Logistics
Budgeting
Organisation
Team engagement
​Creativity & innovation
Communications
Presentation skills
Flexibility
Tasks
Defining and improving PR strategy
Managing team budgets
Creating and defending business plans
Team merchandise design and purchasing
Communication with sponsors
University involvement
Car build planning
Operations and logistics planning
Procurement
Social networking with other FS teams
Event organisation
Photography and recordings
Website development
Social media creation and management
Software
Canva
Social media platforms
MS Office
Microsoft Teams
Wix
Adobe
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