Our Vision
““Every single element was done with the intention of moving people from where they were to where they wanted to be.””
Sustainable. Engaging. Relevant.
Through engaging with the team process of building a competitive TBM, our members will learn why sustainable transit is needed, they will gain valuable engineering experience relevant to their career, and they will create life-long connections and networking
INNOVATIVE
New and modernized ideas are the fuel that propels Washington Hyperloop forward.
Values
ADAPTABLE
Design, iterate, and execute. We turn our challenges into opportunities for exploration and improvement. We take risks and learn from failures.
WELCOMING
Diversity brings in different perspectives when solving problems, therefore we welcome any major to apply.
MOTIVATED
We believe people perform their best when they are self driven and we hold each other accountable to produce high quality work.
DILIGENT
A strong work ethic is non-negotiable. Commit to the grind and rest at the end.
Faculty Advisor
Dr.Meza
Washington Hyperloop is advised by Dr. Meza from the Department of Mechanical Engineering to provide guidance and support across our sub teams.
His research investigates harnessing bioinspired materials & the novel properties of nanomaterials in bulk materials.
He is interested in materials for extreme environments, designing for electrical and thermal performance to make multifunctional materials, and making biocompatible materials for operation in medical devices.
Engineer A Sustainable Future With Us
Join the closely-knit Hyperloop team and innovate with us!
Benefit
Fail Fast
- Avoid analysis paralysis
Make a decision, even if it’s not perfect
- Learn from those mistakes, adjust, and fail again
Community
- Learn from and embrace different opinions
- Personal and Professional Development
New Skills
- Get trained in a variety of skills, ranging from CAD, 3D printing, welding, wireframing, and organization
- Learn from other teams
Subteams
Cutterhead
- Looking for: individuals with experience with 3D printing, SolidWorks, & fluid dynamics
Battery
- Looking for: individuals with experience in basic circuit and heat transfer knowledge, Solidworks (CAD)
Structures
- Looking for: individuals skilled in design software, metalwork, and welding
Controls
- Looking for: individuals skilled in distributed computing systems, GUI development, and hardware design
Design
- Looking for: individuals with experience in UI/UX, web, and graphic design
Business
- Looking for: driven, passionate individuals who can executive a broad array of administrative tasks and cooperate with a range of people