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Do you want to join Nordlys and take part in the development of Norways first Solar Racing Car and drive the world towards a sustainable future? We accept both normal students, and students who want to write their thesis on the project. See our suggested project subjects under, or suggest your own thesis.
NB! You have to apply for your bachelor's or master's thesis through NTNU as well, but by applying here, you may reserve a subject.
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Mechanical
The mechanical group designs and builds all the mechanical components of the solar car.
Mechanical EngineerAll mechanical systems of the car, from the brakes to the chassis, has to be carefully chosen, designed and produced. Though a broad category, Nordlys needs members with skills or interest within many disciplines, including CAD and aerodynamics.
Strategy
The winning team needs a winning driving strategy. The strategy group develops software analysis tools to calculate the solar cars optimal speed.
StrategistFinding out how fast the car can drive during the competition is a difficult task. The strategy team requires a highly interdisciplinary set of members, applying knowledge about physics, aerodynamics, coding and simulation together to build the basis of Nordlys' on-route driving strategy.
Brand
The Brand group is responsible for the development of the overall Brand of Nordlys. Given the young age of the organization, this is an important group that does not require a lot of previous experience.
Key Account ManagerBuilding strong and meaningful relationships with sponsors and the technology industri is key for the long term success of Nordlys. The key account managers are the team's external communication with the industry, applying and developing interpersonal skills to secure the Nordlys' funds.
Photo and VideoA good brand needs good and professional photos and videos. The photographers are responsible for capturing the team as we develop, build and compete with the Nordlys car.
Graphical DesignerOne of the most important parts of building a recognizable brand is developing it's graphical profile. The graphical designer creates all the graphical content of Nordlys, either it is the logo, social media posts or recruitment posters.
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