{"id":21,"date":"2024-01-01T00:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-01T04:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/butm\/?page_id=21"},"modified":"2026-02-11T14:42:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T19:42:27","slug":"join-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.bu.edu\/butm\/join-the-team\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"butm-join\">\n<div class=\"butm-join-wrap\">\n<header class=\"butm-join-hero\">\n<div class=\"butm-join-hero-text\">\n<p class=\"butm-join-eyebrow\">Boston University Terrier Motorsport<\/p>\n<p class=\"butm-join-lede\">\n          As seen on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/butm\/about-us\/\">About Us<\/a> page, the team is split into three subteams:\n        <\/p>\n<nav class=\"butm-join-subteam-nav\" aria-label=\"Jump to subteams\">\n          <a class=\"butm-subteam-btn\" href=\"#mechanical\">Mechanical<\/a><br \/>\n          <a class=\"butm-subteam-btn\" href=\"#electrical\">Electrical<\/a><br \/>\n          <a class=\"butm-subteam-btn\" href=\"#business-ops\">Business &amp; Operations<\/a><br \/>\n        <\/nav>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<aside class=\"butm-join-callout\" aria-label=\"Eligibility and contact\">\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-title\">Who can apply?<\/p>\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-body\">\n          Any students enrolled at Boston University in an undergraduate or graduate program are welcome to reach out.\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"butm-join-cta\" href=\"\/butm\/contact-us\/\"><br \/>\n          Contact Us<br \/>\n          <span class=\"butm-join-cta-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-note\">\n          Tell us your major, year, and which subteam you\u2019re interested in.\n        <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"butm-join-grid\">\n      <!-- Mechanical --><\/p>\n<article class=\"butm-card\" id=\"mechanical\">\n<div class=\"butm-card-media\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/butm\/files\/2025\/10\/01011201.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Mechanical inspection work at the BUTM workspace\"\n            loading=\"lazy\">\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-head\">\n<h2 class=\"butm-card-title\">Mechanical<\/h2>\n<p class=\"butm-card-subtitle\">Design, simulation, and manufacturing for a competition-ready chassis.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-body\">\n<div class=\"butm-two-col\">\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Focus On<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li><strong>Chassis and Suspension<\/strong>: Develop handling characteristics suited for autocross racing<\/li>\n<li><strong>Driver Ergonomics &amp; Safety<\/strong>: Ensure comfortable seating and secure driver retention<\/li>\n<li><strong>Power Transmission<\/strong>: Optimize electric motor power delivery to the wheels<\/li>\n<li><strong>Impact Protection<\/strong>: Design energy-absorbent structures to protect the chassis and high voltage system<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Skills Learned<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem-Solving and Design<\/strong>: Define problems, conceptualize and design solutions, validate, and manufacture parts<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Communication<\/strong>: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews\/presentations<\/li>\n<li><strong>3D Modeling &amp; Simulations<\/strong>: Use SolidWorks for 3D modeling and to perform FEA simulations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manufacturing Techniques<\/strong>: Operate CNC\/manual mills and lathes, use sheet metal tools, 3D printing, welding, and laser cutting<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>      <!-- Electrical --><\/p>\n<article class=\"butm-card\" id=\"electrical\">\n<div class=\"butm-card-media\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/butm\/files\/2025\/10\/IMG_5813-1.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Electrical inspection and electronics testing for the car\"\n            loading=\"lazy\">\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-head\">\n<h2 class=\"butm-card-title\">Electrical<\/h2>\n<p class=\"butm-card-subtitle\">Build safe high-voltage systems, control logic, and telemetry.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-body\">\n<div class=\"butm-two-col\">\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Focus On<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li><strong>Tractive Systems<\/strong>: Create a safe and efficient means of energy transfer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control Systems<\/strong>: Ensure the tractive system is operating in a safe, controlled manner<\/li>\n<li><strong>PCB Design\/Electronics<\/strong>: Design energy efficient, space saving circuits<\/li>\n<li><strong>Telemetry &amp; Processing<\/strong>: Monitor and record data from the car in real-time<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Skills Learned<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li><strong>Problem-Solving and Design<\/strong>: Define problems, learn research skills, design solutions, and test solutions<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Communication<\/strong>: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews\/presentations<\/li>\n<li><strong>EDA &amp; Simulation Tools<\/strong>: Use tools like KiCAD, Altium, and Simulink to design schematics, PCBs, and electrical systems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical System Assembly<\/strong>: Utilize proper wiring techniques, safe operating procedures, and soldering skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>PCB Design, Manufacturing, and Testing<\/strong>: Create PCBs using an EDA, route them efficiently, send\/package gerber files, and test boards upon arrival<\/li>\n<li><strong>Data and Processing Systems Design<\/strong>: Set up hardware-software interfaces, record real-time data, and develop UI\/UX systems in Python<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>      <!-- Business & Operations --><\/p>\n<article class=\"butm-card\" id=\"business-ops\">\n<div class=\"butm-card-media\">\n          <img\n            src=\"\/butm\/files\/2025\/10\/IMG_5764.jpg\"\n            alt=\"Business and Operations presentation and team planning\"\n            loading=\"lazy\">\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-head\">\n<h2 class=\"butm-card-title\">Business &amp; Operations<\/h2>\n<p class=\"butm-card-subtitle\">Funding, partnerships, content, and the operational backbone of the team.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-card-body\">\n<div class=\"butm-two-col\">\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Focus On<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li><strong>Club Marketing<\/strong>: Advertise the club across campus at events like SPLASH and online through social media<\/li>\n<li><strong>Technical Communication<\/strong>: Prepare technical reports and deliver design reviews\/presentations<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sponsorships &amp; Outreach<\/strong>: Find and reach out to various companies, inquiring about potential sponsorships<\/li>\n<li><strong>Social Media\/Content Creation<\/strong>: Monitor and post on the BUTM social media pages<\/li>\n<li><strong>Organization Relations<\/strong>: Manage communication between internal and external organizations (BU SAO, BU SABO, Formula Hybrid, and more!)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Event Planning<\/strong>: Set up and organize club events such as roll-out, competition, and team-bonding<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"butm-col\">\n<h3 class=\"butm-section-title\">Skills Learned<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"butm-list\">\n<li>Advertisement and marketing strategies<\/li>\n<li>Coordination with various stakeholders to ensure smooth interactions\/collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Communication skills as they relate to both business and technology<\/li>\n<li>Effective engagement and analytical tool usage on social media to promote club activities<\/li>\n<li>Organizational skills as they relate to club finances, sponsorships, and event planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"butm-footnote\">\n                <em>*B&amp;O (Business &amp; Operations) was formerly called Project Management<\/em>\n              <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article><\/div>\n<footer class=\"butm-join-footer\">\n<aside class=\"butm-join-callout\" aria-label=\"Eligibility and contact\">\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-title\">Who can apply?<\/p>\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-body\">\n          Any students enrolled at Boston University in an undergraduate or graduate program are welcome to reach out.\n        <\/p>\n<p>        <a class=\"butm-join-cta\" href=\"\/butm\/contact-us\/\"><br \/>\n          Contact Us<br \/>\n          <span class=\"butm-join-cta-arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"butm-join-callout-note\">\n          Tell us your major, year, and which subteam you\u2019re interested in.\n        <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/footer><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boston University Terrier Motorsport As seen on the About Us page, the team is split into three subteams: Mechanical Electrical Business &amp; Operations Who can apply? Any students enrolled at Boston University in an undergraduate or graduate program are welcome to reach out. 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