Tasks:

• Develop a concept for improving the cooling of the vehicle’s braking system
• Design brake ducts to guide airflow towards the wheel assembly and brake components
• Integrate the air duct system into the vehicle while considering packaging constraints and aerodynamic aspects
• Support testing activities and evaluate the cooling performance during vehicle tests

Profile:

• Interest in vehicle engineering, aerodynamics, or thermal systems
• Motivation to take ownership of a technical development project
• Basic CAD knowledge is beneficial but not required
• Independent and structured way of working

What awaits you:

In this role, you will work on improving the thermal performance of our race car’s braking system. During previous vehicle tests, the brakes were exposed to high thermal loads, making brake cooling an important development topic.

Your task will be to develop a concept for brake cooling ducts that guide airflow from the vehicle’s exterior towards the brake system. This includes designing air ducts that efficiently direct cooling air into the wheel assembly and towards components such as the brake disc and caliper.

You will be involved in the concept development, CAD design, and integration of the ducts into the vehicle, while considering packaging constraints and interactions with other systems such as suspension and aerodynamics. Throughout the project, you will collaborate closely with members of the suspension and aerodynamics teams and support testing activities to evaluate the effectiveness of the cooling concept.

This position offers hands-on experience in vehicle development, aerodynamic design, and thermal management in a Formula Student race car.

Time expenditure: At least 10 hours per Week

What We Expect in Addition

Beyond technical competence, we place great value on personal commitment and the ability to work effectively within a team. Formula Student is a performance-driven development project that only succeeds through reliability and personal responsibility.

We expect:

• Reliability and adherence to agreements
• Independent and structured working style
• Clear and respectful communication within the team
• Willingness to actively participate in meetings and test days
• Thorough documentation of one’s own work
• Long-term commitment throughout the entire season

We are not looking for passive participants, but for team members who take ownership and actively contribute to the performance of our vehicle.

Application Requirements

To apply for a position within the team, please send an email containing the following information:

Personal Information

Please include the following basic information in your email:

• Full name
• Study program
• Current semester
• University

Motivation Letter, MAX 1000 characters (Optional)

Please attach a short motivation letter explaining:

• Why you want to join the Formula Student team
• Why the specific position interests you
• What motivates you to contribute to the development of the race car
• Any relevant background, experience, or skills you would like to highlight

This does not need to be a formal job application. However, we expect a structured and thoughtful explanation of your motivation and interests.

Availability

Please clearly state:

• How many hours per week you are realistically able to contribute to the project

Optional (but helpful)

You may also include:

• Previous technical or project experience
• Programming, CAD, or other relevant skills
• Personal projects or extracurricular activities

Applications should be sent to the email address listed in the respective job description.