Join Us

Building a world-class car requires a world-class team.

Whether you are already interested in joining our team or are still looking for more information, this page provides a better picture of what we do and what your role on our team could look like.

We’re recruiting for Fall 2024 for all areas of interest! Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with you.

Learn more:

  • Taste of Solar Car: 6-8:30 PM Tuesday, September 3 @ Chrysler Center Room 220 (North Campus)

  • First General Team Meeting: 7-10 PM Wednesday, September 4 @ GG Brown Laboratories Room 2505 (North Campus)

FAQs

  • When you join UMSCT, you become part of a tight-knit community, 35+ years strong. We provide our members with meaningful projects and networking opportunities that can take your career to the next level. No matter your interests or skill level, there is a place for you.

  • Anyone who attends the University of Michigan, including graduate and international students, can join!

  • UMSCT looks for a range of experiences, skills, and perspectives, and no prior experience is needed. All we ask is that you come in with an open mind and willingness to learn. All recruits will be trained and guided by established members in their division.

  • For Fall 2024, it is highly encouraged for prospective members to attend Taste of Solar Car (Tues, Sept 3 - Chrysler Center Room 220) for general team information. Afterwards (Wed, Sept 4 - GG Brown Laboratories Room 2505), recruits will start attending mandatory general team meetings (GTM) and start on training projects that will be assisted by experienced members.

  • Our team meets twice a week, approximately 8 hours total, and all members are expected to be present. These meetings ensure that you have all the knowledge, resources, and time needed to be successful on your project. They’re also a great opportunity to make friends and socialize with other members of the team!

The team includes 8 divisions:

Aerodynamics

Electrical

Mechanical

Strategy

Vehicle

Dynamics

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Business

Operations

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Communications

Explore what it is like to be on the team

  • Rebecca Kowalczyk

    VARDA SPACE INDUSTRIES

    Rebecca worked on multidisciplinary projects like creating comprehensive technical documentation for payload customers. She directly applied skills learned at Solar Car to the industry which allowed her to manage high-level technical projects.

  • Taylor Kessinger

    GOOGLE

    Taylor interned as a battery engineer and was able to create and test a proof-of-concept device using a new battery technology. He also learned schematic design and layout in Altium Designer, PCB assembly and testing, and how to work with others to create something amazing–like a solar car!

  • Thomas Capderou

    TESLA

    Thomas worked on the aerodynamics intern within the thermal engineering team. Using skills learned on the Solar Car Team, like heat transfer and systems integration, he worked on projects like HVAC ducting for future vehicle programs and aerodynamics analysis and support.