About The Position
Smith Engineering Hyperloop (formerly Queen's Hyperloop Design Team) is an internationally acclaimed student team that seeks to innovate the future of green transportation. Each year, we push ourselves and the boundaries of global transformation. We seek a path of continuous growth and are constantly searching for new talents to build our team. If you are curious, learning-driven, and looking to make real change in the world, SHDT is the place for you. Our team consists of 4 unique branches: Technical Branch – Work on designing and building our Hyperloop pod prototype. Research and Development Branch – Develop and publish Hyperloop technologies beyond just the Hyperloop pod. Business and Logistics Branch – Strategically grow and manage the team’s assets. Tunneling and Boring Branch – Design and build a miniature tunnel-boring machine (TBM) for Hyperloop infrastructure development. Each branch consists of multiple subteams which focus on specific aspects of the branch. At SHDT, we believe that anybody can be a part of any branch. Our learning-first culture enables members to develop the skills necessary to succeed in any branch regardless of their academic background. If you have curiosity and passion for any area of Hyperloop, we have the resources to help you develop them! The Suspension manager is responsible for leading a team to develop an improved suspension system for the Hyperloop pod. They will improve on previous years’ designs and work with Systems Design and the other technical sub-teams to inform the needs of the suspension system and to integrate the design within the pod. This role includes design modelling, building of the system, and the budgeting and ordering of parts.
Requirements
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
- Passionate
- Motivational
- Strong time management
- Inclusive
Nice To Haves
- Dedication to fostering growth and inclusive workspaces is valuable.
Responsibilities
- Leading a team to develop an improved suspension system for the Hyperloop pod.
- Improving on previous years’ designs.
- Working with Systems Design and other technical sub-teams to inform the needs of the suspension system.
- Integrating the suspension design within the pod.
- Design modelling of the suspension system.
- Building of the suspension system.
- Budgeting and ordering of parts for the suspension system.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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