QHDT Director of Mechanical Design 2025-26
6 days ago
ABOUT US:
Queen's Hyperloop Design Team (QHDT) 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, QHDT 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 tunnel-boring machine (TBM) for Hyperloop infrastructure development.
Each branch consists of multiple subteams which focus on specific aspects of the branch.
At QHDT, 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
Position Description
We are hiring a Director of Mechanical Design for the 2025 - 2026 season Responsibilities will include collaborating across the team, contributing to major team decisions, monitoring progress and keeping sub-teams on track to achieve goals. You will work directly with the captains as well as sub-team managers to design the full mechanical subsystems needed for QHDT's 5th generation pod
Position Qualifications
- Collaborative
- Detail-oriented
- Strong Communicator
- Passionate
- Motivational
- Strong time management
- Inclusive
- Technical knowledge/understanding of mechanical engineering is highly valuable
We do not look at your resume as a deciding factor. We weigh it the least compared to your written application and interviews.
The Application & Interview
DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 30, 2025 (11:59 PM EDT)
Interviews will occur over Zoom after the deadline for all applicants. We are very happy to provide accommodations for these interviews, so please reach out to us and let us know how we can make the process more accessible for you Based on the number of applicants, group interviews or multiple rounds of interviews may occur.
Contact Information
Don't hesitate to contact us at https://queenshyperloop.ca/con... or @queenshyperloop on Instagram
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