Gliders STEM Day – Role Titles and Job Descriptions
Design Engineer
The design engineer will be the lead engineer during the prototype design phase of the project. They will be responsible for ensuring that their team puts forward a number of different glider designs, as well as overseeing the selection of a final glider design. The final design should be agreed by all team members and will be the glider used during competition testing.
Flight Test Coordinator
The flight test coordinator will take on the management role of the team during competition testing. They will be responsible for fairly assigning tasks and responsibilities to all team members during competition testing. They will need to think about the different test stations involved in the competition and manage their team appropriately.
Marketing Manager
The marketing manager will be the lead designer in charge of advertising for the team. They will be responsible for ensuring that the team produces suitable display and advertising materials for use during the product pitch to the dragons. A creative presentation is just as important as having a successful product.
Lead Pitcher
The lead pitcher will be responsible for coordinating the various ideas of the team and delivering a sales pitch to the dragons. They will have to win over the dragons by presenting the teams’ product in the best possible way. Quick thinking and fast talking may be necessary if your product has flown like a lead balloon.
Chief Banker
The chief banker will be responsible for all monetary exchanges by the team. They will handle all cash and oversee any transactions made, ensuring that the final product design falls within budget. They may find that, as part of their role, they have to make sure that the team agrees on a balance between creative design and cost effectiveness.