With two highly complex prototypes being built from scratch, the CFO ensures the team has the resources to do so. The CFO holds the overarching responsibility for the organization’s financial health, legal compliance, and strategic resource allocation. This role goes far beyond simple bookkeeping; it requires managing liquidity for critical manufacturing phases, ensuring strict adherence to tax and association laws, and representing the team’s financial integrity towards sponsors.

Furthermore, the CFO plays a key role in the Board of KA-RaceIng. Standing at the core of the organization, the CFO works side-by-side with the Organisational Lead and Technical Leads to define the season’s goals and strategy. This position serves as a vital corrective to technical ambitions, ensuring a sustainable balance between „maximum performance“ and „economic reality.“ Furthermore, the role involves shaping the team culture, representing the team towards the university and public, and carrying joint responsibility for the success of the entire project.

What will be your tasks?

• Strategic Financial Management: Develop, monitor, and adjust the season’s comprehensive budget to maximize vehicle performance within financial limits.
  Operational Finance: Manage day-to-day cash flow, invoicing, reimbursement processes, and procurement in a fast-paced environment.
• Legal & Compliance: Ensure the team operates within legal frameworks (tax law, nonprofit status) and manage contractual obligations with partners.
• Competition Success: Lead or support the creation of the Cost and Manufacturing Report and contribute to the Business Plan Presentation logic.

What will you achieve in this role?

• Real-world CFO-Experience: You will manage real money and make decisions that
• Strategic Leadership: Experience in guiding a multidisciplinary team towards a common goal by balancing technical desires with economic feasibility, directly impacting the team’s ability to race.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Learning to find creative financial solutions when engineering challenges arise unexpectedly.
• Project Management Skills: Ability to coordinate complex timelines and financial dependencies within a large-scale engineering project.

As the COO, you are the overall leader of the organization and responsible for both strategic direction and day-to-day operations. You manage a large interdisciplinary team of around 120 members, ensure that all departments function effectively, and maintain a clear overview of ongoing activities across the organization. The role combines leadership, infrastructure management, external relations, and board responsibilities, while placing strong emphasis on team well-being and sustainable performance.

You act as the main point of contact for key stakeholders such as sponsors and the university (KIT), represent the organization externally, and ensure successful participation in events. As a board member, you play a central role in shaping the organization’s culture, structure, and long-term development.

What will be your tasks?

• Leading and managing a team of approximately 120 members, including close collaboration with board members and group leaders
• Maintaining an overview of all ongoing team activities, priorities, and challenges
• Ensuring project progress by overseeing schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Managing the organization’s infrastructure and operational framework
• Organizing and coordinating participation in events and competitions
• Acting as the primary external representative towards sponsors, university partners (KIT), and other stakeholders
• Serving as a board member with responsibility for strategic planning and organizational governance
• Promoting team well-being, motivation, and a healthy team culture
• Overseeing personnel management, including leadership development and performance follow-up

What will you achieve in this role?

• Extensive practical experience in managing the operations and structure of a large organization
• Strong leadership and people-management skills gained through leading a large, interdisciplinary team
• Experience balancing strategic, operational, and interpersonal responsibilities at board level
• Enhanced decision-making abilities in complex and dynamic environments
• A strong professional and academic network through close collaboration with sponsors, university partners, and industry contacts

As the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), you hold the overall technical responsibility and lead the development of the race car across all technical domains: electrical, software, and mechanical. You manage and coordinate a large interdisciplinary technical organization of approximately 120 members, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments and alignment with the overall vehicle concept.

You are responsible for maintaining a high-level technical and financial overview, including budget planning, materials, and procurement, while ensuring deadlines are met across design, manufacturing, and testing phases. As a board member, you contribute both to strategic decision-making and to shaping the long-term technical direction of the organization. The role requires close collaboration with sponsors, manufacturers, and external partners, as well as strong internal interface management between teams.

What will be your tasks?

• Overall leadership and coordination of the technical organization, managing approximately 120 members across electrical, software, and mechanical departments
• Acting as the primary interface between technical departments, ensuring strong cross-functional communication and system integration
• Managing project timelines and deadlines across design, manufacturing, and testing phases
• Participating in and overseeing major design and manufacturing decisions to ensure alignment with the overall vehicle concept
• Organizing and coordinating the manufacturing and testing of the race car
• Maintaining a high-level technical overview of the budget plan, including cost control and prioritization
• Overseeing materials, procurement processes, and order tracking
• Serving as a board member and contributing to strategic and organizational decision-making
• Acting as a key point of contact for sponsors, suppliers, and manufacturing partners

What will you achieve in this role?

• Extensive experience leading a large-scale, interdisciplinary technical organization
• Strong system-level understanding of a Formula Student race car and how electrical, software, and mechanical systems interact
• Advanced project management and interface management skills in a complex technical environment
• Practical experience combining technical decision-making with budgetary and organizational responsibility
• Enhanced leadership and decision-making abilities under tight deadlines
• A strong professional network within industry, academia, and Formula Student

As Group Leader Aerodynamics, you are responsible for the technical and organizational leadership of the Aerodynamics team and for the development and production of the vehicle’s aerodynamic package. You lead all aerodynamic development activities with the goal of maximizing vehicle performance, while ensuring alignment with the overall vehicle concept, chassis design, and vehicle dynamics strategy.

You coordinate the full development process from concept definition through design, manufacturing, and integration, and play a central role in planning and executing in-house composite manufacturing. The role combines theoretical work, hands-on engineering, and leadership, and includes close collaboration with other departments, sponsors, and manufacturing partners.

What will be your tasks?

• Coordinating and steering all aerodynamic development activities
• Defining aerodynamic development goals, timelines, and milestones
• Leading the design and overall aerodynamic concept for the race car
• Ensuring coherence between the aerodynamic package, chassis design, and vehicle dynamics concept
• Planning, organizing, and leading the manufacturing of carbon fiber and aluminum components
• Providing technical leadership, guidance, and support to team members
• Coordinating closely with other departments and overall team leadership
• Communicating with sponsors and manufacturing partners
• Representing the Aerodynamics team internally and externally

What will you achieve in this role?

• Hands-on experience with STAR-CCM+ (CFD), Creo (CAD), and other 3DEXPERIENCE tools
• Practical experience in composite design and carbon fiber manufacturing
• Strong leadership and team management experience in a technical environment
• Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics fundamentals and the impact of aerodynamics on vehicle performance
• Experience translating theoretical analysis into real-world, high-performance components

As Subteam Lead Autonomous Systems, you hold the overall responsibility for the development, integration, and operational readiness of all autonomous driving functions. You ensure that the autonomous pipeline evolves from individual software and system components into a reliable, high-performing, and competition-ready autonomous system.

You lead the Autonomous Systems subteam both technically and organizationally, maintain a clear overview of progress across the entire pipeline, and ensure close coordination with adjacent teams such as Vehicle Control, Electronics, Sensors, and Management. The role combines technical leadership, system-level thinking, and project management, while serving as a key contact point for leadership and external stakeholders in all autonomous-related matters.

What will be your tasks?

• Lead the Autonomous Systems subteam with technical and organizational responsibility.
• Coordinate development across perception, SLAM, planning, control, and simulation.
• Ensure system-level integration of the full autonomous pipeline and collaboration with other subteams.
• Plan, track, and deliver technical milestones and testing (simulation and on-track).
• Drive architecture, integration, deployment, and represent Autonomous Systems to board, sponsors, and partners.

What will you achieve in this role?

• Deep system-level understanding of autonomous race car development
• Hands-on experience leading a complex, interdisciplinary software and systems team
• Strong skills in technical project management and interface coordination
• Experience taking autonomous systems from concept through testing to real-world deployment
• Enhanced leadership, decision-making, and responsibility in a high-performance environment
• A strong professional and industry-relevant network

As Electric Powertrain Subteam Lead, you hold the overall technical and personnel responsibility for the electric drivetrain of KA-RaceIng’s Formula Student race car. The electric powertrain is a core vehicle system and includes all high-voltage and low-voltage components such as the HV battery, inverter, electric motors, cooling systems, and the LV battery.

You will coordinate the development of all electric powertrain subsystems, manage interfaces to other subteams, and ensure that performance, reliability, safety, and competition requirements are met. The role combines technical leadership, structured project management, and hands-on engineering work in one of the most complex and safety-critical areas of the vehicle.

What will be your tasks?

• Technical and personnel leadership of the electric powertrain subteam
• Overall responsibility for the development of the in-house electric drivetrain, including:
  • HV and LV battery systems
  • Inverter
  • Electric motors
  • Cooling systems
• Planning, coordination, and execution of the design, manufacturing, and testing phases for all electric powertrain components
• Defining system requirements, development goals, and timelines
• Ensuring strong interface management within the subteam and towards other subteams (e.g. Electronics, Chassis, Aerodynamics)
• Responsibility for race strategy and energy management
• Acting as the main contact person for sponsors and manufacturing partners related to the electric powertrain
• Identifying and evaluating development potential to improve performance and reliability
• Ensuring compliance of all electric powertrain components with Formula Student rules and regulations
• Responsibility for data-driven development and validation through simulations, testbench measurements, and on-track data analysis
• Representing the electric powertrain in the Engineering Design Event

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience in a highly technical and safety-critical development environment
• Deep understanding of electric vehicle powertrain systems and their integration into a race car
• Hands-on experience in technical project management across multiple development phases
• Direct influence on vehicle performance, efficiency, and race results
• A strong technical and leadership portfolio within electric mobility and motorsport
• Valuable Formula Student competition experience

As Group Leader Electronics, you are responsible for leading the development, integration, and operation of the car’s complete electronic system. This includes the wiring harness, PCB design and embedded software, programming and management of the main control unit, as well as in-car communication and live telemetry systems.

You guide the team through the full development cycle from concept and design to production, testing, and on-car integration. The role combines hands-on technical work with leadership and coordination, ensuring that all electronic systems function reliably and communicate seamlessly across the vehicle.

What will be your tasks?

• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on the electronics group’s project plan covering design, production, testing, and integration
• Lead the development of the wiring harness and ensure reliable power and signal distribution throughout the car
• Oversee PCB design, production, and validation, including embedded software development
• Manage the programming, configuration, and maintenance of the main control unit
• Ensure robust in-car communication between electronic subsystems and reliable live telemetry to the pit
• Contribute hands-on to electronics design, implementation, and testing
• Support, guide, and enable group members in their technical development

What will you achieve in this role?

• Practical leadership experience in a complex technical environment
• Strong project management skills applied to real-world vehicle development
• Deepened understanding of automotive electronics architectures and communication systems
• Hands-on experience with PCB design, embedded programming, and system integration
• Insight into technical purchasing, component selection, and procurement processes

As Hydrogen ICE Powertrain Subteam Lead, you hold the overall technical and personnel responsibility for KA-RaceIng’s hydrogen internal combustion powertrain in the Formula Student race car. The hydrogen powertrain is a core vehicle system and covers all safety-critical subsystems from hydrogen storage and fuel supply (tank interface, pressure regulation, valves/lines, safety devices) to the engine hardware and controls (injection, ignition, air path, ECU/calibration), as well as thermal management (cooling and lubrication) and exhaust integration.
You coordinate the development of all hydrogen powertrain subsystems, manage interfaces to other subteams, and ensure that performance, efficiency, reliability, safety, and competition requirements are met. The role combines technical leadership, structured project management, and hands-on engineering work in one of the most complex and safety-critical areas of the vehicle—bringing concepts from design and manufacturing to test bench validation and track-ready deployment.

What will be your tasks?

• Technical and personnel leadership of the Hydrogen ICE Powertrain subteam
• Overall responsibility for the development and integration of the in-house hydrogen combustion powertrain, including:
  • Hydrogen storage & supply (tank interface, pressure regulation, lines, valves, safety devices)
  • Fuel injection system and rail components
  • Intake & boosting concept (air path, throttle, sensors)
  • Ignition system and combustion calibration
  • Engine control unit (ECU) setup, wiring interfaces, and controls strategy
  • Exhaust system (thermal management, packaging, emissions/noise concept as required)
  • Cooling & lubrication systems (radiator sizing, oil circuit, heat rejection)
• Planning, coordination, and execution of the design, manufacturing, and testing phases for all hydrogen ICE components (CAD → procurement → build → commissioning)
• Defining system requirements, development goals, test plans, and timelines (performance targets, reliability KPIs, safety requirements)
• Ensuring strong interface management within the subteam and towards other subteams (e.g., Electronics/Controls, Chassis, Aerodynamics, Safety, Vehicle Dynamics)
• Responsibility for test bench operation and calibration workflow (startup procedures, fault handling, steady-state and transient mapping, durability testing)
• Acting as the main contact person for sponsors and manufacturing partners related to the hydrogen powertrain (components, machining, test bench support)
• Identifying and evaluating development potential to improve performance, efficiency, drivability, and reliability (combustion stability, knock limits, thermal constraints)
• Ensuring compliance of all hydrogen powertrain components with Formula Student rules and safety requirements (fuel system safety, pressure handling, documentation, scrutineering readiness)
• Responsibility for data-driven development and validation through simulations, test bench measurements, and on-track data analysis (airpath models, thermal sims, logging, correlation)
• Representing the hydrogen ICE powertrain in the Engineering Design Event (technical justification, trade-offs, validation results, lessons learned)

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience in a highly technical, safety-critical hydrogen ICE development environment
• Deep understanding of hydrogen combustion systems (air path, injection, ignition, calibration) and their integration into a Formula Student race car
  Hands-on technical project management across concept, design, manufacturing, test bench validation, and track deployment
• Direct influence on vehicle performance, efficiency, reliability, and event results through robust engineering decisions and rapid iteration
  Strong technical and leadership portfolio within hydrogen powertrains and motorsport engineering
• Proven Formula Student competition experience, including scrutineering readiness, risk management, and on-event troubleshooting under pressure

As Marketing & Management Subteam Lead, you are responsible for shaping and maintaining the public image and brand identity of the team. You lead the creative and communications efforts across all channels, ensuring a professional, consistent, and engaging presence toward sponsors, partners, media, and the broader public. This role combines leadership, strategic planning, and creative execution, giving you the opportunity to directly influence how the team is perceived externally.

You coordinate the work of the creative team and manage communication strategies while collaborating closely with other subteams to highlight their work and achievements. Your efforts are central to building and maintaining strong relationships with industry partners and sponsors.

What will be your tasks?

• Develop, implement, and maintain a holistic marketing, PR, and brand strategy
• Lead and coordinate the creative team, including content creation, photography, video, and design
• Oversee and manage visual identity guidelines for both digital and physical media
• Plan and execute social media strategies and other public communications
• Design, coordinate, and manage team merchandise and promotional materials
• Ensure alignment of communication efforts with team milestones, events, and sponsor deliverables
• Act as a key point of contact for sponsors and external partners in marketing and communications matters

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience managing a creative, multidisciplinary team
• Hands-on experience developing and implementing a professional marketing and brand strategy
• Practical skills in content creation, social media management, and design coordination
• Exposure to professional communication with sponsors, media, and industry partners
• Experience representing a high-performance engineering team to external stakeholders
• Direct impact on team visibility, brand image, and public perception

As Chassis Subteam Lead, you are responsible for the technical and organizational leadership of the chassis subteam. You oversee the development, production, and integration of the chassis, ensuring that all components are completed on schedule, comply with Formula Student regulations, and meet performance and safety standards.

You act as the primary interface between your subteam and other departments, including suspension, aerodynamics, and drivetrain, while also coordinating with external partners and sponsors. This role combines hands-on engineering, project management, and leadership, giving you the opportunity to shape the core structure of the race car.

What will be your tasks?

• Lead and coordinate a subteam of approximately 10–15 members
• Manage interfaces with other subteams to ensure seamless integration of the chassis into the overall vehicle
• Plan, track, and ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines
• Participate in design, construction, and manufacturing decisions for the chassis
• Organize and oversee the production of all chassis components
• Contribute to technical pre-development for upcoming seasons (e.g., 2028)
• Communicate with sponsors and external manufacturing partners
• Maintain oversight of materials, orders, and budget for the chassis subteam

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience in managing a technical, interdisciplinary team
• Hands-on experience with vehicle structure design, manufacturing, and integration
• Strong understanding of chassis systems and their interaction with suspension, aerodynamics, and drivetrain
• Practical experience in project planning, resource management, and budget oversight
• Direct impact on vehicle performance, safety, and competitiveness in Formula Student

As a Formula Student team, we design and build high-performance race cars at the highest technical level. The suspension system plays a key role in vehicle dynamics, performance, and reliability. The Suspension Team Lead is responsible for the overall development, coordination, and integration of the suspension system and works closely with other departments to deliver a competitive race car.

In this role, you combine strong engineering expertise with leadership and organizational skills. You lead the suspension subteam throughout the full development cycle from concept and design to manufacturing, testing, and competition. You also represent the suspension department within the team and towards sponsors and industry partners.

What will be your tasks?

• Technical and organizational leadership of the suspension subteam
• Responsibility for the concept, design, and continuous development of the suspension system (e.g. kinematics, dampers, springs, uprights)
• Coordination of interfaces with aerodynamics, drivetrain, electronics, and chassis
• Planning, execution, and evaluation of suspension testing and vehicle dynamics data
• Ensuring quality, timelines, and compliance with Formula Student rules

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience in a highly motivated, interdisciplinary engineering team
• In-depth hands-on experience in vehicle dynamics, system integration, and race car development
• The opportunity to develop technical concepts and validate them in competition
• Valuable industry exposure and networking opportunities with sponsors and partners

As Vehicle Dynamics Subteam Lead, you are responsible for overseeing the development and coordination of all vehicle dynamics tasks within the team. You lead the subteam through the full season, ensuring that goals are met, interfaces with other departments run smoothly, and all vehicle dynamics requirements are accurately implemented. Your role combines leadership, project management, and technical oversight, supporting team members in their tasks and ensuring a high-performance, competition-ready vehicle.

You serve as the main point of contact between your subteam and other departments, translating the needs of the chassis, suspension, aerodynamics, and drivetrain teams into actionable objectives. This role is key to ensuring that the vehicle performs optimally and that tasks are completed efficiently throughout the season.

What will be your tasks?

• Provide technical and organizational leadership of the Vehicle Dynamics subteam
• Coordinate interfaces with other subteams, including suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and aerodynamics
• Ensure all seasonal vehicle dynamics goals are planned, tracked, and achieved
• Support subteam members in their tasks and provide guidance on technical challenges
• Oversee part orders and manage resources relevant to vehicle dynamics
• Facilitate communication within the subteam and across the entire team

What will you achieve in this role?

• Leadership experience in a technically complex and interdisciplinary environment
• In-depth understanding of vehicle dynamics and system-level performance considerations
• Practical experience coordinating tasks and managing interfaces across multiple engineering domains
• Enhanced project management, problem-solving, and team coordination skills
• Direct contribution to the performance and reliability of a high-level Formula Student race car