In the 2017-18 FSAE season I worked on the aerodynamics, bodywork, composites, and impact attenuator of the 2018 car. The team’s focus was on weight reduction, quality, and serviceability. I reduced the weight of aerodynamics subsystem weight by over 50% and created mounting solutions that were easier to service and less compliant. The bodywork was made entirely in house for the first time ever. We created composite molds for all the components, which resulted in high quality, light weight parts and paved the way for our future composite manufacturing techniques. I simplified the nosecone mounting so that it could be put on or taken off in under 10 seconds for improved footwell serviceability. I also took over development of a composite impact attenuator (IA) from a senior project from the previous year. I manufactured and tested prototype IA layup schedules using our inhouse dynamic testing rig and high speed cameras. I wasn’t able to get a successful design produced within the season, but I was able to gather and share institutional knowledge for use in future seasons.