Aeroshell is responsible for designing and manufacturing the aerodynamic exterior, including the carbon fiber shell, lights, fairings, and more. We use CAD to surface airfoils and design technical components, CFD to optimize our custom airfoils, and conduct fiberglass layups + carbon fiber wet layups to manufacture the aeroshell. So, if you are hardworking, curious, and dedicated, then Aeroshell is a great fit for you! It’s the perfect time to join Aeroshell, since we start manufacturing the 5 meter by 2 meter carbon fiber aeroshell this June. You will gain invaluable experience making fiberglass molds and doing carbon fiber lay-ups, working with CAD parts and assemblies, and/or improve our CFD methods + airfoil optimization process. Ultimately, we are looking for students going into 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year who are super motivated and ready to contribute to our team.

The Aeroshell team focuses on the vehicle’s 5 meter by 2 meter outer carbon fiber body. Members use tools like SolidWorks Surfacing and Ansys Fluent to understand how different airfoils affect the aerodynamics of car. Furthermore, we also deal with material selection, manufacturability, and integration with other sub-teams. Members will gain a strong understanding of composite materials, fluid mechanics, and vehicle dynamics. Precision is key for this team to ensure that every external edge of the car is perfect.