About the team
The Aerodynamic Teams role is to design, simulate and manufacture all aerodynamic parts that are fitted onto the car – the so-called aerodynamic package. The Aerodynamic team also manufactures most composite components other subteams in Liu FS need.
The designs are made through brainstorming with teammates and then realised in CAD. While aerodynamic simulations are made with CFD and structural simulations are made with FEM. CAD designs are then iterated based on CFD results to improve performance.
The manufacturing of parts is to a large extent made with carbon fibre and carbon fibre sandwiches (not edible).
The aerodynamic package is divided up in smaller systems. These systems are from front to back the following: Front wing, Bodypanels, Side Aero, Diffuser and Rear wing.
About the work and responsibilities
As an Aerodynamics trainee you will work together with the rest of the team in production and you get to see first hand what’s important to think about when designing the aerodynamic package. You will get to work a lot with carbon fiber, doing laminations and treating the finished parts. Through discussions with the team you get to learn a lot about aerodynamics and how the different parts make the car faster. It’s a great opportunity for someone who wants to have an influential part in next year’s design process. If you have experience working with CFD you might also get to learn about our CFD process on the supercomputer and if you have experience with CAD you could get to do some design work to aid the team in production.
The workload is around 10-15 hours a week, this number might increase for some weeks when extra weekend workshops are needed to meet deadlines.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is interested in aerodynamics, enjoys being creative and wants to learn more about production . This person works well in a team and takes responsibility for tasks handed to them and takes pride in making sure the work is performed well. For the role as Aerodynamics trainee the following is required:
- Interest of aerodynamics
- Interest in composites
- Motivated to learn
- Be able to work well within the team even in stressful situations
The following is meritorious for the role:
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with CFD
- Previous composites experience
- Knowledge about how Windchill works
Application Process
If you believe you would fit the Aerodynamics Team, please send your application (in Swedish or English) no later than January 26th. Attach your CV and tell us why you would be a great fit for this team.
LiU Formula Student may be a car association and it is always fun to work with people who share the same interest. However, you are of course welcome to apply to our association regardless of whether you are interested in cars or not.
The interviews will be held continuously during the recruitment period. If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please write to our HR-team at hr@liuformulastudent.se For specific questions about the team, reach out to the team leader for Aerodynamics robert.cole@liuformulastudent.se .
We are looking forward to hearing from you!