Longhorn Racing
Electric - Aerodynamics
Angelique (2023-2024)
Aerodynamics Lead
Duration
Fall 2021 - Present
Project Management:
Managed timelines and high-level part design and CAD assembly for aerodynamics team of ~12 people
Reviewed part design and provided guidance on CAD improvements and analytical setup
Tested and taught carbon fiber manufacturing techniques to the team for wings and body panels
Handled material procurement and outsourced machining for complex geometries on molds and airfoil inserts
Part Design:
Performed preliminary FEA on front wing swan neck to check feasibility and provide design choice justification
Fixed major CAD errors that broke the assembly or were harder to troubleshoot
Lady Luck (2022-2023)
Structures Subsystem Lead
Project Management:
Broke down parts into design tasks and delegated to members on structures,
Provided check-ins and advice on CAD
Provided updates to Aero lead during meetings and helped make design and timeline decisions
Led carbon fiber layups to ensure correct order of application and consistent results
Guided manufacturing process of nosecone through machining sourcing issue - helped make decision to 3D print the mold and led the team through the layup
Part Design/Manufacturing:
Designed and performed FEA on rear wing swan neck and iterated design to optimize flow obstruction, weight, and strength
Designed nosecone and nosecone mold with added complexity of decoupled suspension packaging
Fixed major CAD errors
Developed new airfoil manufacturing technique with foam core instead of ribs and spars
