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Formula Student is primarily an engineering competition. To honor that spirit, we require all drivers to first and foremost also be an engineer on the team.
Drivers are later selected based on several criteria, one of which is the performance at our annual team wide carting competition.
If you are enrolled in a University or College, you are eligible for membership.
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While a formal education or work experience in mechanical, electrical or software engineering is very helpful, they are not strictly necessary. We prioritize work ethic and team spirit overall.
Most positions on the team require a minimum of 20 hours per week. Towards end of the manufacturing phase, these numbers can quadruple.
Despite these requirements, your contributions will not be financially reimbursed. However, the hands on work provides valuable insight into the complexity of interlinked machinery and an understanding of the full stack engineering workflow.
Our sponsors and big engineering firms always have an eye out for the people graduating from the team and frequently recruit directly through us.
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