Project Manager
The Project Manager collaborates with the Chief Engineer to define project scope, schedule, and budget. They coordinate with subteams to ensure deadlines, goals, and timelines are met and meet regularly with subteam leads and to assess progress and plans. They maintain a good understanding of project details across all subteams and foster clear communication between subteam leads and their teams. They are responsible for managing team finances, documentation and reports, as well as allocating resources such as budget, supplies, and personnel alongside the Chief Engineer. They also coordinate system integration efforts and, when disagreements arise, make executive technical decisions to guide the team forward.
Chief Engineer
The Chief Engineer coordinates with subteam leads to ensure deadlines and goals are met. They maintain comprehensive knowledge of technical details across all subsystems and write the necessary technical procedures and documentation for vehicle development. They are also responsible for maintaining the Master CAD of the vehicle for reference and manufacturing as well as systems integration of all subteams. In collaboration with the Project Manager, they allocate resources and personnel to keep the project on track. When disagreements arise, they provide executive technical decisions to guide the team forward.
Steering & Braking Lead
The Steering & Braking Lead is responsible for the research, design, and implementation of the steering geometry and brakes. They ensure that all parts fit smoothly together to allow for responsive brakes and steering. They also need to make sure that all the parts can mount cleanly onto the chassis and allow for room to weld said parts on.
Drivetrain Lead
The Drivetrain Lead is responsible for researching and defining gear ratios and chain layouts. They also distribute tasks to members to simulate and test the drivetrain, using simulation software, such as MATLAB, and designing and manufacturing an accurate prototype. They also work with other subteam leaders to ensure that the drivetrain is successfully integrated onto the vehicle without interfering with other components.
Aerobody Lead
The Aerobody Lead is responsible for the research, design, test and manufacturing of the vehicle fairing and aerodynamic devices. They will perform CFD and FEA analysis on aerodynamic components to determine and minimize drag coefficients while optimizing speed. They will distribute tasks and set timelines for their subteam to design, simulate, validate and manufacture the components for competition.
Chassis & Human Interface Lead
The Chassis & Human Interface Lead oversees the design, manufacturing, and testing of the vehicle’s chassis to ensure that all structural components perform as intended. They are also responsible for rider ergonomics and seat geometry to delay rider fatigue and enhance rider performance. They will work with other subteam leads to ensure proper integration of subsystems and verify fit and alignment.
Electrical Lead
The Electrical Lead oversees the development of both primary and auxiliary electrical systems. They conduct research and source essential components, then manage the testing, debugging, and validation of all circuits throughout the vehicle. They coordinate wire manufacturing and harness assembly and ensure proper installation and integration across every subsystem. They review schematics, board layouts, and wiring diagrams created by subteam members and explain and justify their electrical design decisions during research, prototyping, and integration phases. They also distribute tasks and set timelines to keep the electrical team on track.
Operations Lead
The Operations Lead oversees the project’s finances, social media, and outreach programs. They work under the Project Manager to identify the best ways to support the team and coordinate deadlines and event participation. They delegate tasks to the Operations team as directed by the Project Manager and set deadlines for task completion, reporting progress back to the Project Manager. They review all emails and social media posts before they go out and secure confirmation from the Project Manager for important communications such as sponsorship packages and corporate messages.
