Structural Engineer
Structural Engineer
As a Structural Engineer, you design, analyze, and deliver the carbon-fibre body, chassis, and occupant cell. You balance stiffness, strength, weight, manufacturability, and regulations—then lead the build so the model on screen becomes a race-ready shell in Australia.
Composites Design & Body Integration
From laminate schedules to moulds and assembly.
Highlights
- Carbon fibre chassis & occupant cell
- Laminate design, FEA & validation
- Moulds, layup, cure, and QA
What you willl do
- Design and optimize structural parts (chassis, occupant cell, body panels) with clear targets for mass, stiffness, and safety.
- Own laminate schedules, core selections, joints, and inserts; document manufacturing drawings and work instructions.
- Create mould designs and tooling; plan layup, cure, trimming, and bonding processes with DFM/DFA in mind.
- Run structural simulations (e.g., linear/non-linear FEA, buckling) and correlate with tests to validate margins.
- Lead body production and assembly; coordinate shop flow, consumables, and quality checks (coupon tests, NDI where applicable).
- Integrate mechanical and electrical interfaces (hardpoints, pass-throughs, mounting) to ensure clean packaging and serviceability.
- Source materials and suppliers; manage orders and logistics with partners to keep the build on schedule.
Are you...
- Passionate about engineering, innovation, and sustainability?
- Experienced in or eager to learn CAD design (SolidWorks, ANSYS)?
- Analytical, precise, and solution-oriented?
- Organized and comfortable working in a multidisciplinary environment?
- Proactive and motivated to turn ideas into real-world results?
- Ready to fully commit to an unforgettable, hands-on project experience?
We offer...
- A spot in an incredibly motivated, multidisciplinary and international team.
- An open environment where your engineering ideas make real impact.
- The chance to innovate with new technologies and drive sustainable change.
- The opportunity to work with major industry partners and expand your professional network.
- A career-boosting experience that will set you apart in your future endeavours.
- One and a half months in Australia for the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge 2027.
- The adventure of a lifetime with people as ambitious as you!
CompositesLaminate DesignFEASolidWorks/CADPrepreg/InfusionDFM/DFAQuality Control
Commitment: Full-time (project cycle Sept 2026 – Sept 2027); active during build, tests, and race
Have questions or curious about this position? Reach out at daan.bruger@solarracinggroningen.nl.
Timeline
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Applications open
November 2025 - 1st March 2026CV + motivation (portfolio if relevant).
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Interview Round 1
January - March, 2026Talk about who you are.
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Interview Round 2
February - April, 2026Discuss your assignment approach and your qualifications. It depends on when the first interview is.
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Selection
end of April, 2026Panel & culture fit.