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Structures

A Mechanical subteam designing the pod's backbone - a modular press-fit chassis that cut mass by 62%, reduced length by 32%, and assembles in under 30 minutes - plus electronics enclosures and the aeroshell.

Mass Reduction 62%
Length Reduction 32%
Assembly Time <30 min
Architecture Two-Layer Prism
Structures

Built to Withstand
Extreme Forces

The Structures subteam owns the pod's structural platform: chassis, electronics enclosures, and aeroshell. This year we redesigned the SQ5 chassis as a press-fit system using 1" x 1" aluminum tubes and PA6-GF30 connectors, dropping weight from 65 to 25 lb and shrinking length from 9 to 6.1 ft.

A two-layer rectangular prism separates noisy power hardware from sensitive electronics with a steel shield for EMI control, and the full chassis assembles quickly with simple tools. We partner with Electrical to mount and protect every subsystem across the layers.

Core Responsibilities
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Modular Chassis System Press-fit aluminum frame with PA6-GF30 connectors for rapid iteration.
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Lightweight Packaging Reduced mass and length while improving subsystem accessibility.
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EMI Layering Two-layer layout with a steel shield separating noisy and sensitive systems.
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Subsystem Integration Enclosures, mounting, and aeroshell interfaces across the full pod.
IMG-M1-01 Structures
IMG-M1-02 Structures
Current Projects
Press-Fit Chassis System PA6-GF30 Connectors Two-Layer EMI Shielding Rapid Assembly Workflow Enclosure + Mounting Layout
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