Engineering Roles
Applications for Term 2 2025 intake are due Saturday Week 10 of Term 1
Engineering students power the innovation behind Sunswift. From designing cutting-edge battery systems and solar energy converters to developing robust software, embedded systems, and AI models, they bring technical excellence to every corner of the car. Engineers work collaboratively across disciplines to prototype, test, and optimise systems that meet both performance and regulatory standards.
Whether you're passionate about sustainability, vehicle dynamics, or pushing the limits of what’s possible with technology, Sunswift offers a unique, hands-on opportunity to turn theory into real-world impact. Every system built is a step toward redefining the future of transport.
If you're eager to apply your university knowledge to a major student-led project and collaborate with passionate peers, academics, and industry professionals, consider joining Sunswift through the VIP project website!
Available Positions
Alternative Energies Engineer
Chemical Engineering
Responsibilities
Design, analyse and optimise an automotive PEM hydrogen fuel cell system
Creating engineering diagrams, i.e. Block Flow Diagrams (BFDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to accurately map out the fuel cell system
Develop and carry out fuel cell testing procedures to measure the efficiency, reliability and safety of the fuel cell system under various operating conditions to ensure compliance with Australian Design Rules (ADRs)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of the hydrogen system with other vehicle components and energy sources
Responsibilities
3rd Year Student (Preferred)
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering / Chemical Product Engineering
Experienced with / interested in designing and testing hydrogen energy systems
Solid foundation in Chemical Engineering concepts i.e. mass and energy balances (CEIC2000), and heat and mass transfer (CEIC2002)
Able to carry out / have knowledge in equipment selection and the engineering design process (CEIC3004)
Bonus – knowledge in process simulation with software e.g. ASPEN Plus / Hysys or any simulation software of choice (CEIC3004 and/or CEIC3005)
Bonus – knowledge in process modeling with software e.g. MATLAB / Python or any code of choice (MATH2089 and/or MATH2018, CEIC3000)
Alternative Energies Engineer
Electrical Engineering
Responsibilities
Design and integrate the electrical systems required for the hydrogen fuel cell subsystem, including interfacing with the vehicle’s high-voltage bus
Specify and support the implementation of DC-DC converters to match fuel cell output to the SR8 ECS architecture
Assist in the development of the Power Control Unit (PCU), focusing on safety interlocks, power routing, shutdown logic, and telemetry
Support sensor selection and signal integration for stack voltage, current, temperature, hydrogen leak detection, and system-level fault response
Collaborate with the ECS and Embedded Systems teams to define electrical safety protocols, wiring layout, and fail-safe response logic
Contribute to electrical testing and validation of the fuel cell under real and simulated load conditions
Responsibilities
Proficiency in circuit design and schematic capture (e.g. KiCAD, Altium, or equivalent) is preferred
Strong understanding of DC power systems, including power electronics, isolation, and grounding strategies
Familiarity with embedded systems or low-level control (e.g. microcontrollers, GPIO, CAN) is highly desirable
Experience with sensor interfacing and signal conditioning (analog/digital) preferred
Ability to collaborate in a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly across engineering domains
Electrical engineering or Mechatronics students are encouraged to apply
Energy Systems MPPT Engineer
Electrical Engineering
Responsibilities
Design, construct, test and implement an MPPT to efficiently extract energy from onboard solar panels.
Conduct simulation and analyses to model MPPT performance under different operating conditions, test and validate.
Explore new and innovative MPPT technologies and assess them for viability in a solar car environment.
Collaborate with a multitude of departments to ensure the overall system meets the relevant ADR.
Responsibilities
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Photovoltaics, or a related field.
2nd year and above.
Knowledge about existing MPPT technologies is essential.
Familiarity with software for electrical schematics and design (e.g., Altium).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in a cross-disciplinary team and manage time effectively.