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KA-RaceIng designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in Formula Student, where both the high-voltage traction battery and the low-voltage battery system are critical to performance, reliability, and safety.

As Battery R&D, you will have the main technical responsibility for the development of the vehicle’s battery systems as complete, integrated units. This includes both the high-voltage accumulator, which powers the drivetrain, and the low-voltage battery system, which supplies control electronics, safety systems, and auxiliaries.

The role focuses on battery cell selection, characterization, and system integration into high-performance, lightweight, and safe battery packs. You will work across electrochemistry, thermal management and mechanical design, following the systems from early concept and simulation through manufacturing, testing, and final vehicle integration.

This position is ideal for motivated students who want to work hands-on with advanced battery technology and take ownership of the most energy-dense and safety-critical systems on the car.

KA-RaceIng designs and builds an electric race car to compete in Formula Student. The electric motor is one of the key performance components of the vehicle and has a major influence on efficiency, power density, and overall competitiveness.

As a Motor Development Engineer, you will be part of the electric powertrain subteam and be responsible for the electromagnetic design, development, and optimization of our in-house electric motor. This role covers the full development cycle — from analytical calculations and simulations to manufacturing, testing on the testbench, and validation in the car.

Sitting at the intersection of electromagnetics, simulation, and hands-on engineering, this position is one of the most technically challenging and rewarding roles in the team. Your design decisions will directly impact vehicle performance, efficiency, reliability, and thermal limits.

The Motor Development Engineer role is ideal for students eager to push themselves technically and gain deep insight into electric machine design within a competitive motorsport environment, providing an excellent foundation for careers in electric mobility and high-performance engineering.

KA-RaceIng designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in Formula Student. As an Electrical Wiring Engineer, you will take full responsibility for the vehicle’s electrical interconnections, including the design, planning, modeling, and manufacturing of wiring harnesses. You will ensure that all electronic components, ECUs, and sensors are reliably connected, optimally routed, and fully integrated into the vehicle.

This role combines CAD modeling, electrical planning, hands-on assembly, and system integration, making it ideal for students who want to work at the intersection of electronics, vehicle systems, and practical engineering. You will model harnesses in PTC Creo and EPLAN, define plug placement, and manufacture harnesses that are safe, lightweight, and robust.

As an Embedded Systems R&D, you will be a key contributor to the development and integration of the car’s embedded electronics architecture. Your focus will be on the hardware side of embedded systems, including PCB bring-up, testing, and reliable communication across multiple vehicle subsystems.

You will work closely with the firmware and control teams to ensure that new hardware platforms are robust, scalable, and fully integrated into the car. This role is ideal for students with a strong interest in electronics, embedded hardware, and system-level integration.

KA-RaceIng designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in Formula Student. Our inverter is a core component of the drivetrain, directly influencing the vehicle’s efficiency, performance, and reliability.

As an Inverter Engineer, you will be part of the electric powertrain subteam and contribute to the development of our custom inverter. You will be involved throughout the entire development process — from concept and simulation to hardware manufacturing, commissioning, and testing on the testbench and in the car.

We are looking for motivated and technically driven students with an interest in power electronics and electric powertrains who want to make a direct impact on vehicle performance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As Business Plan Manager, you will be responsible for developing and presenting the team’s business case in the Formula Student competition. This role combines strategic thinking, market analysis, and presentation skills. You will play a central role in representing the team during static events and sponsor interactions.

The Cost Report Manager ensures accurate and rule-compliant cost documentation for the vehicle. You will work closely with engineering teams to translate technical decisions into structured cost data and prepare the team for the Cost & Manufacturing Event at competitions.

Events are a key interaction point between the team, sponsors, and the public. As Event Management Coordinator, you will plan and execute internal and external events that reflect the team’s professionalism and ambition. From rollouts to sponsor visits and exhibitions, your work ensures smooth execution and a strong team presence.

A strong visual identity is essential for a professional Formula Student team. As Merchandise & Design Manager, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the team’s visual identity across merchandise, print, and digital media. Your creativity will ensure a consistent and recognizable image of the team at competitions, events, and in everyday team life.

The Photo & Video Manager is responsible for visually documenting the team’s journey throughout the season. You will capture high-quality photos and videos that showcase the team’s technology, passion, and achievements. Working closely with social media, marketing, and content creators, you will help define the visual storytelling of the team.

Our Formula Student team actively leverages social media and digital marketing to showcase the team, the car, and our brand to sponsors, partners, and students. As a Marketing & PR member, you will collaborate closely with engineers, management, and marketing team members to capture and communicate the spirit, technology, and ambition of the team. Through storytelling, photography, and video content, you will play a vital role in shaping how the team is perceived externally.

As an Aerodynamics R&D Engineer, you will be responsible for developing new aerodynamic concepts, iterating existing components, and evaluating their performance through simulations. You will work across the full development cycle — from initial concept and CFD analysis to design implementation and manufacturing of aerodynamic parts.

This role involves close collaboration with the CFD, FEM, and Testing teams to ensure that aerodynamic decisions are data-driven and aligned with overall vehicle performance goals. You will also participate in the production of aerodynamic components, gaining hands-on experience in composite manufacturing and design implementation.

This position is ideal for students passionate about vehicle aerodynamics, CFD, and performance optimization, who want to make a direct impact on the performance of a Formula Student car.

As an Aerodynamics Test Engineer, you are responsible for validating and quantifying the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle through targeted testing. Your work forms the critical link between simulation and reality and is essential for successful aerodynamic development.

You will plan, execute, and support aerodynamic and structural tests on the vehicle and individual components. Working closely with the CFD and design teams, you will verify simulation results, identify discrepancies, and uncover optimization potential. Your findings will directly feed back into the further development of the aerodynamic package.

This role is ideal for students with an interest in measurement technology, data analysis, and experimental aerodynamics who want to work hands-on on the performance of a Formula Student race car.

KA-RaceIng designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in Formula Student. As a CAD Engineer, you will take full responsibility for a single vehicle component or subsystem — for example, motor, suspension parts, brake parts, or the gearbox. You will design, optimize, and integrate your part into the vehicle, ensuring it meets performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements.

You will work closely with the relevant subsystem and manufacturing teams, translating technical requirements into detailed CAD models, simulations, and production-ready designs. You will also be involved in hands-on assembly and testing, gaining complete insight into your part’s lifecycle.

This role is ideal for students who want full ownership of a component, combining CAD expertise with practical engineering and problem-solving.

As a CFD Engineer, you will be responsible for optimizing the aerodynamic performance of the vehicle through the development, execution, and continuous improvement of numerical simulations. The role focuses on high-fidelity CFD modeling as well as the efficient use of high-performance computing (HPC) clusters to run and manage large-scale simulations.

You will develop robust CFD simulation setups, resolve numerical and convergence issues, and evaluate simulation results to support aerodynamic design decisions. Your work will directly influence vehicle performance by enabling data-driven R&D and design optimization.

This position is ideal for students with a strong interest in aerodynamics, fluid mechanics, numerical methods, and CFD. It is one of the most theoretically demanding roles within the Aerodynamics cluster and offers an excellent opportunity to deepen both theoretical understanding and practical simulation expertise.

As a Chassis Designer, you will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of the vehicle’s chassis. You will work on the structural framework, ensuring integration with all vehicle systems while optimizing for stiffness, safety, and weight.

As a Composite CAD Engineer, you will design and support the manufacturing of composite components for the racecar. You will work on high-performance parts including housings, ergonomics components, rims and crash-critical structures. This position combines CAD design, material knowledge, and hands-on composite manufacturing.

KA-RaceIng designs and builds a fully electric race car to compete in Formula Student, where efficient and reliable cooling is essential for achieving high performance, durability, and reliability. The cooling system plays a critical role in maintaining optimal operating temperatures for the electric powertrain under demanding racing conditions.

As a Cooling & Thermal Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, simulation, and validation of the vehicle’s cooling system, with a focus on the electric motor and inverter. You will be involved throughout the complete development cycle — from concept and CAD design to simulation, real-world testing, and data-driven validation.

Working closely with the Aerodynamics, Chassis, and Electric Powertrain teams, you will ensure that the cooling system is efficiently integrated into the car and delivers sufficient thermal performance while meeting packaging, weight, and aerodynamic constraints.

This role is ideal for students interested in thermal engineering, CFD, and system-level optimization within a high-performance motorsport environment.

As a FEM Engineer, you will perform finite element simulations for critical vehicle components, including the chassis, aerodynamic structures, crashbox, and other composite or metallic parts. Your work ensures structural integrity, optimizes stiffness, and minimizes mass across the vehicle.

Do you want to shape the future of hydrogen-powered motorsport with safety-critical control software on a professional motorsport ECU?

Join our team as a Hydrogen Control Software Engineer (Bosch Motorsport ECU 6 / MS6) and develop the “brain” of our hydrogen powertrain using the Bosch Motorsport ECU 6 (MS6). You’ll work directly on ECU application and calibration to implement control logic, integrate sensors and actuators, and build robust diagnostics and safety strategies—validated on the test bench and on track.

Our work combines control strategy, calibration, and data analysis to deliver stable combustion, reliable operation, and maximum performance under real race conditions.

Do you want to push powertrain performance to the limit with professional-grade testing and data-driven development?

Join our Test Bench & Validation team and work hands-on with the heart of the car: engine/powertrain testing, measurement technology, and reliable commissioning under real motorsport constraints. You’ll be responsible for building, operating, and improving our test bench setup—turning prototypes into proven, race-ready systems.

Our team blends hardware, sensors, calibration, and structured test procedures to generate trustworthy data, find weaknesses early, and accelerate development cycles from workshop to track.

As a Vehicle Kinematics Engineer, you will be responsible for designing the optimal axle, suspension, and steering kinematics of the race car. You will work closely with the lap time simulation engineer, vertical dynamicist, and suspension subteam to maximize vehicle performance. Your work directly influences vehicle dynamics and overall suspension design, making this a critical role in shaping the vehicle’s behavior on track.

This position is ideal for someone passionate about vehicle dynamics and ready to apply advanced engineering concepts in a hands-on environment. It offers the opportunity to develop your skills in mechanics, data analysis, and optimization, providing excellent preparation for a career in motorsport engineering.

Do you want to help develop the brain of a self-driving race car? As an Autonomous Systems Engineer, you will work on the complete autonomous software pipeline of our vehicle. You will develop software that allows the car to perceive its environment, make decisions, and drive autonomously.

The work is based on a ROS 2 architecture using C++ and Python, and combines theoretical development with practical testing on both simulation platforms and the real vehicle. You will get hands-on experience across the entire autonomous stack, including perception, SLAM, planning, and control, while also analyzing sensor data and solving optimization problems.

This role is ideal for students passionate about robotics, autonomy, and intelligent systems, who want to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a competitive motorsport environment.

Do you want to turn raw data into a competitive advantage on the racetrack? Join KA-RaceIng as a Data Engineer and help build the digital backbone that powers our race car to peak performance!

In Data Engineering, we develop and maintain the software and infrastructure that drives KA-RaceIng. From managing terabytes of sensor data collected from the car, to building tools for real-time visualization, testing, and analysis, we transform information into actionable insights. Beyond car data, we also develop systems for task management and collaboration, helping the team operate efficiently on and off the track.

As a Driver in the Loop (DiL) Engineer, you will be responsible for creating an accurate, high-fidelity simulation environment of the race car. Similar to sim-racing, your environment will replicate the real-world behavior of the vehicle as closely as possible. This includes integrating Formula Student tracks, vehicle dynamics control systems, and advanced simulation features for driver training and virtual vehicle testing.

Your work enables performance testing and parameter analysis without requiring physical test days, making your role crucial for efficient development and performance optimization. This position is perfect for someone with a passion for simulations, control systems, and motorsport technology.

As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing low-level firmware and embedded software that runs on the car’s microcontrollers. You will work on drivers, peripheral interfaces, real-time systems, and communication protocols, ensuring that the vehicle’s software is reliable, performant, and safe.

This role is ideal for students passionate about embedded programming, real-time systems, and firmware development, who want to work close to the hardware while focusing on software innovation.

As a Main Control Unit (MCU) Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the brain of the vehicle — the central software that coordinates all vehicle systems. The MCU runs on a Linux-based control unit, is ROS-based, and communicates with multiple ECUs over CAN and Ethernet.

You will ensure the reliable operation of the vehicle by managing the vehicle state, coordinating Autonomous Systems (AS) and Vehicle Dynamics, and providing real-time telemetry output. This role is ideal for students interested in embedded software, robotics middleware, and system integration, and who want to work at the intersection of control, autonomy, and vehicle systems.

Do you want to shape the future of high-performance vehicles with intelligent control systems and autonomous driving technologies?

Join our Vehicle Control team and work on everything from vehicle dynamics and real-time control to autonomous driving algorithms and simulation. You’ll be responsible for the “brain” of the vehicle, developing software that enables optimal performance, safety, and autonomy.

Our team blends theory, sensor data, and real-world testing to deliver intelligent solutions that maximize the car’s potential on the track and in autonomous scenarios.

Do you want to shape the performance of a high-tech electric race car through advanced vehicle modeling and simulation?

As a Vehicle Modelling Engineer, you will develop, analyze, and validate mathematical models that define how our car behaves under real-world conditions. Your work spans vehicle dynamics, tires, suspension, and battery systems, directly influencing design decisions, vehicle control strategies, and overall race performance. You will work closely with subteams across control, suspension, and battery systems to ensure every model is accurate, reliable, and ready for both simulation and real-time applications.

As a Developer, you will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and scaling the organization’s web platforms and supporting infrastructure projects. You will work across the full technology stack — from front-end interfaces and backend logic to deployment, hosting, and system integration — ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance web solutions.

This role involves close collaboration with design, content, and technical teams to align infrastructure decisions with functional, performance, and scalability requirements. You will take ownership of the website and related systems, contributing to both ongoing improvements and new infrastructure initiatives.

This position is ideal for students or junior engineers passionate about full-stack development, web infrastructure, and building reliable digital systems with real-world impact.