FAQ
Can I drive the car?
Members who have contributed a significant amount can drive the car on "Driver Day," which is typically held after our competition in June.
Do I need any experience to join?
No, we want you to learn and grow as a person. Pick any subteam and ask a ton of questions!
Can any major join?
Yes! All majors are welcome.
How much time do I need to commit?
Depends on what you want out of being in FSAE. Want a job after graduation? Expect 20+ hours a week. Want to just help out with the smaller stuff? Around a few hours a week.
Where do I apply?
You can fill out our interest form linked here.
What is Formula SAE?
Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is one of the Collegiate Design Series (CDS) events that challenges teams of university students to conceive, design, fabricate, develop, and compete their formula-style vehicles in a competition by demonstrating their engineering and creativity skills.
What happened to the combustion car?
As 2022 comes to a close, so does our internal combustion platform. For a greener future, we are now fully focusing on our electric platform.
Where is the club room?
In the Engineering Building at San Jose State University, we have meetings in room 344 and workshops in rooms 123 and 130.