2026 Season

Join DIAN Racing

We're looking for driven students who want to build, race, and push boundaries. No experience required — just passion and commitment.

Applications are currently closed Follow us for the next round — recruitment opens at the start of each academic year.

Why Join?

🏎

Build a race car

Hands-on from day one. Design, manufacture, and test real components.

🌍

Compete globally

Race at international events in China and Japan.

🤝

Industry connections

Alumni build careers across leading engineering and technology industries.

🧠

Learn fast

Compress years of industry experience into one university season.

Open Roles

Powertrain

Motor & Inverter Engineer

Technical

Design and optimize our drivetrain system, motor control, and regen braking.

MATLAB/Simulink

Electronics

Embedded Software Engineer

Technical

Write firmware for our ECU, BMS, and sensor systems.

C/C++CANSTM32

Chassis

Composites Engineer

Technical

Design and manufacture our monocoque using carbon fibre composites.

ANSYS/AbaqusCATIA/SolidWorks

Aerodynamics

CFD Analyst

Technical

Run simulations, analyze downforce/drag, iterate on wing and undertray geometry.

Star-CCM+ / OpenFOAM

Suspension

Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

Technical

Optimize suspension geometry, stiffness, and damping for each event.

OptimumKMATLAB

Driverless

Perception & SLAM Engineer

Technical

Build cone detection, localization, and mapping for the driverless car.

ROS / C++LiDARSLAM

Software

Telemetry & Tooling Engineer

Technical

Develop the data pipeline, live telemetry, and simulation tools the whole team relies on.

Python / TypeScript

Operations

Sponsorship & Marketing Lead

Non-Technical

Manage sponsor relationships, create team content, run social media.

Figma / Adobe
Application Process

From First Click to First Test Day

We keep the pipeline short and transparent. Here's exactly what happens after you submit the form.

  1. 01

    Read the open roles

    Scan the role list above. Pick the one that best matches your background — or pick "Operations" if nothing technical fits yet.

  2. 02

    Submit the form

    Five minutes, five questions. Tell us your year, department, top role choice, and one thing you've built or broken recently.

  3. 03

    Short technical chat

    A 20-minute conversation with the relevant subsystem lead. We want to understand how you think, not quiz you.

  4. 04

    Welcome to DIAN Racing

    You get a team uniform, workshop access, and your first real deliverable. The season runs year-round — you ramp up at your own pace.

FAQ

Do I need prior motorsport experience?

No. Most members had zero Formula Student experience before joining.

What year can I join?

We welcome students from Year 1 onwards. Many leads joined as freshmen.

How much time does it require?

Roughly 10–20 hours/week during build season, less during competition prep.

Can I join from a non-engineering department?

Yes! We have members from design, business, and CS. Operations roles are always open.

Applications are currently closed

Follow us for the next round — recruitment opens at the start of each academic year.