Join the Team

As seen on the About Us page, the team is split into three subteams: mechanical, electrical, and business & operations

Mechanical

Focus On:

Chassis and Suspension: Develop handling characteristics suited for autocross racing
Driver Ergonomics & Safety: Ensure comfortable seating and secure driver retention
Power Transmission: Optimize electric motor power delivery to the wheels
Impact Protection: Design energy-absorbent structures to protect the chassis and high voltage system

Skills Learned:

Problem-Solving and Design: Define problems, conceptualize and design solutions, validate, and manufacture parts
Technical Communication: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews/presentations
3D Modeling & Simulations: Use SolidWorks for 3D modeling and to perform FEA simulations
Manufacturing Techniques: Operate CNC/manual mills and lathes, use sheet metal tools, 3D printing, welding, and laser cutting

Focus On:

Tractive Systems: Create a safe and efficient means of energy transfer
Control Systems: Ensure the tractive system is operating in a safe, controlled manner
PCB Design/Electronics: Design energy efficient, space saving circuits
Telemetry & Processing: Monitor and record data from the car in real-time

Skills Learned:

Problem-Solving and Design: Define problems, learn research skills, design solutions, and test solutions
Technical Communication: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews/presentations
EDA & Simulation Tools: Use tools like KiCAD, Altium, and Simulink to design schematics, PCBs, and electrical systems
Electrical System Assembly: Utilize proper wiring techniques, safe operating procedures, and soldering skills
PCB Design, Manufacturing, and Testing: Create PCBs using an EDA, route them efficiently, send/package gerber files, and test boards upon arrival
Data and Processing Systems Design: Setting up hardware-software interfaces, recording real time data, and developing UI/UX systems in Python

Focus On:

Club Marketing: Advertise the club across campus at events like SPLASH and online through social media
Technical Communication: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews/presentations
Sponsorships & Outreach: Find and reach out to various companies, inquiring about potential sponsorships
Social Media/Content Creation: Monitor and post on the BUTM social media pages
Organization Relations: Manage communication between internal and external organizations (BU SAO, BU SABO, Formula Hybrid, and more!)
Event Planning: Set up and organize club events such as roll-out, competition, and team-bonding

Skills Learned:

Advertisement and marketing strategies
Coordination with various stakeholders to ensure smooth interactions/collaboration
Communication skills as they relate to both business and technology
Effective engagement and analytical tool usage on social media to promote club activities
Organizational skills as they relate to club finances, sponsorships, and event planning

*B&O (Business & Operations) was formerly called Project Management

Any students enrolled at Boston University in an undergraduate or graduate program is welcome to apply using the form below.