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 Power Systems Manager is responsible for leading a team to design a power management system for the Hyperloop pod. This includes battery management and the electrical layout for the pod. They will utilize previous years’ designs to improve the systems for the new pod and will support their team by providing resources and learning opportunities for members. 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
  • Dedication to fostering growth and inclusive workspaces is valuable

Responsibilities

  • Leading a team to design a power management system for the Hyperloop pod.
  • Designing battery management and the electrical layout for the pod.
  • Utilizing previous years’ designs to improve the systems for the new pod.
  • Supporting their team by providing resources and learning opportunities for members.
  • Performing design modelling.
  • Building of the system.
  • Budgeting and ordering of parts.
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