Join us in the hydrogen revolution!
We’re recruiting for full-time & part-time positions
Do you want to be part of the future of sustainable racing and work on the fastest hydrogen-powered racing car in the world? Do you need a break from your studies and are not sure what you want to do next year?
Join Forze and become a team member! Information about the open roles within the team can be found below. Right now we are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people who want to volunteer from August 2024 to August 2025. The deadline for applying is the 10th of March.
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Feel free to contact us at recruitment@forze-delft.nl, via our social media channels or come by our workshop!
Interested in joining Forze? Make sure to come by one of our interest lunches or drinks
Interest lunch on the 16th of May, 12:30 - 13:30
Interest drinks on the 22nd of May, 19:30 - 22:00
Interest lunch on the 28th of May, 12:30 - 13:30
Sign up here for the lunch or drinks you’ll be joining
*Please send your CV and a motivation letter in English, in which you make clear for what role(s) you are applying!
chassis
As a chassis team member at Forze, you get to work on every mechanical part of the car. This ranges from designing and manufacturing carbon fibre bodywork to optimise the aerodynamic performance of the car, to working on the setup of the car to optimise its performance during racing, and even integrating different subsystems into the car in a way that optimises strength but minimises weight to stay competitive!
Chassis Positions
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As Vehicle Dynamics department, you will be responsible for extracting the best performance out of our tyres. This means you focus on designing elements like the suspension and braking system while working closely with the Aerodynamics department and applying different setups to the car. The suspension is also one of the critical components for the safety of the drivers, so you'll also be monitoring everything on the car during mechanical checks, and be close to the action during testing and racing of the car. It's a very versatile department which covers a lot of elements important to both designing and running a racing car.
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As Aerodynamics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, optimising, and producing the bodywork of the car. The challenge lies in achieving optimal aerodynamic performance, while still meeting our harsh cooling requirements. Through CFD-simulations you iterate on the design of the car, after which you need to figure out how to attach the bodywork part, and design the mould for the part. After that, you will produce the part using the vacuum infusion technique.
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As the Mechanical department, you will be responsible for the mechanical integration of the different subsystems in the car. As a mechanical engineer, you will thus often find yourself working on many smaller projects with other departments to find a way to safely and securely integrate every part in the car. You will also find yourself working on subsystems that might not be in the scope of any of the other departments. This ranges from large and exciting projects such as the gearbox and accumulator to smaller design work such as making a bracket to fasten a part from another department.
Embedded Systems
embedded systems
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As Electronics Engineer you are responsible for the embedded system, which interfaces with all the sensors and actuators in the car. The embedded systems make sure all the software and control can communicate with the powertrain and fuel cell systems, so we can drive as fast as possible! Together with the software department, you get the change to design, test and manage all the PCBs and sensors in the car.
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At the Software department, you will be responsible for programming the microcontrollers in the embedded system of the car. This ranges from writing low-level drivers that directly interface with the hardware, sensors and actuators to writing Finite State Machines that run the control systems and manage subsystems of the car. Therefore, you are the fabric that connects the electronics to the control systems. Software tests and reviews the code in a way it’s optimised for the embedded environment of the car. Another project the software department focuses on is telemetry, which is the real-time transfer and analysis of data from the car to the pit wall.
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As the Embedded system integration engineer you are responsible for definition and design of car-wide sequences such as the startup and shutdown sequences. Furthermore, you are the engineer who understands the interfacing between all electrical components in the car. Making sure the ECU is guarding the safety of the car, but also make sure power is correctly distributed over our car. Lastly, the embedded system integration engineer will form the bridge between the powertrain department and the electrical department, connecting HV systems to LV systems.
Simulation & Control
simulation&control
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At Simulation & Control, it is your priority to design and maintain control systems for the car. These range from systems that manage our energy levels, to systems that control the slip of the wheels. Simulations are used to test these control systems.
Furthermore, you will optimise the performance of the car with several simulators, which can be as simple as a script or as advanced as a full driver-in-the-loop simulator.
Finally, you will interface with almost every other technical department to make models for them that they can use to design their parts more optimally.
Fuel Cell & Powertrain
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As the Chief Fuel Cell and Powertrain, your role is crucial in the development and optimisation of the car. Your responsibilities encompass overseeing the design, integration and performance of the fuel cell systems and the powertrain that propels our car.
This means that you have an in-depth understanding of the fuel cell and powertrain systems of the car. You will create the planning of the department, together with the Chief Engineer and Project Manager, in order to use the engineering resources for the most critical projects. If a project spans over multiple departments, it is up to you, as the Chief Fuel Cell and Powertrain, to make this process go as smoothly as possible. Apart from this, you will also work closely with suppliers and partners to look for the best parts and solutions for the car's systems.
Fuel Cell & Powertrain
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As Fuel Cell Integration Engineer, you will make sure that the stack works in optimal conditions. This means that you make a system that brings down the 700 bar hydrogen to the perfect operating conditions for the ejector and the stack, the Fuel Cell department humidifies and pressurise the air and cools down our car. You will also be responsible for the Balance of Plant, so generating all the power for the car. As Cooling Engineer at Forze, you have a very important role, which is keeping all the systems of the Forze IX, such as the fuel cell and the accumulator, cool. In our car the challenge of doing this is very high, because a fuel cell operates at way lower temperatures than combustion engines.
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As a Wiring Harness Engineer, your role involves connecting sensors in the racing car, emphasising precision in wiring. You collaborate with different departments, ensuring an integrated system. Testing is crucial for validating subsystems, and your insights contribute to refining technology on the track.
Business & Operations Positions
As a Business & Operations team member at Forze, you will have an exciting role in supporting our vision to showcase the potential of hydrogen technology and its significance in the sustainable future of mobility. You will be responsible for various aspects of our team’s operations, partnerships, and marketing efforts, working closely with the team members to drive our message to the public and ensure smooth collaboration with partner companies. Business & Operations consists of the following departments with corresponding responsibilities:
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Utilise our hydrogen-powered racing car, its technology, and the team’s drive to effectively communicate our message to the public.
Manage and maintain our social media channels, creating compelling content to engage our audience.
Produce video and photo content, write articles, and maintain close contact with the press to generate media coverage and increase brand visibility.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner companies, serving as the primary liaison between partners and the team.
Ensure smooth collaboration by managing expectations, tracking agreements, and communicating partners’ wishes and thoughts to our team.
Identify and connect with potential new partners, leveraging their support to advance our goals and mission.
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Organise and coordinate Forze’s events, including external events and company visits.
Engage in networking opportunities at external events, fostering relationships with key stakeholders in the industry.
Plan and manage logistics related to tests, races, and other activities, ensuring efficient operations.
Collaborate with team members to improve various facilities such as office spaces, workshop, and machine park.
Manage Forze’s carpark.