QHDT Co-Captain 2025-26

ABOUT US:

Queen’s Hyperloop Design Team (QHDT) is an internationally acclaimed student team that seeks to innovate the future of green transportation. Each year, we push ourselves and the boundaries of global transformation. We seek a path of continuous growth and are constantly searching for new talents to build our team. If you are curious, learning-driven, and looking to make real change in the world, QHDT is the place for you.

Our team consists of 4 unique branches:

Technical Branch – Work on designing and building our Hyperloop pod prototype.

Research and Development Branch – Develop and publish Hyperloop technologies beyond just the Hyperloop pod.

Business and Logistics Branch – Strategically grow and manage the team’s assets.

Tunneling and Boring Branch – Design and build a tunnel-boring machine (TBM) for Hyperloop infrastructure development.

Each branch consists of multiple subteams which focus on specific aspects of the branch.

At QHDT, we believe that anybody can be a part of any branch. Our learning-first culture enables members to develop the skills necessary to succeed in any branch regardless of their academic background. If you have curiosity and passion for any area of Hyperloop, we have the resources to help you develop them!

THE POSITION:

Co-Captains will focus on running the cross-functional operations of the whole team and ensuring an inclusive, experiential learning experience is provided for all members within QHDT. Further responsibilities include the following:

• Working with students from every faculty to ensure their learning goals are met and their club experience is one-of-a-kind
• Facilitating the accomplishment of necessary KPIs to ensure steady team progression year-over-year and the completion of necessary technical and business-related documents for competition deadlines
• Strategically growing the QHDT's scope, capabilities, and expertise by optimizing resources, building international connections, and sourcing new student opportunities

To succeed in a Co-Captain role, we are searching for individuals with the following qualities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships within the team for collaborative design
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach to operations
• Have a safety-oriented design mindset and strong time-management skills
• Reflective and committed to continuous improvement within the team’s design and with one’s self-development

Our applications are due Sunday, March 29, 2025 at 11:59pm EST. Successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at hyperloop @ engsoc.queensu.ca. We look forward to seeing your application!

Best,

Queen’s Hyperloop Design Team