SAE at Virginia Tech

About Us

SAE International at Virginia Tech is a student and faculty organization dedicated to promoting automotive engineering and connecting talent with leading employers. We host and connect members with networking and career development events. Although this is an engineering organization, anyone from any major is invited to join for free. Whether you become an active member or join us for a singular event, this organization will open doors and inform decisions in your academic journey and career!

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Students

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Professionals

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The Pipeline

We highly encourage members and prospective members to take a look at our Pipeline Page. Map your trajectory from your first day at Virginia Tech to the world’s leading engineering firms. Explore the research, meet our design sub-teams, and connect with a global network of alumni who are defining the future of industry. This is a great place to start if you're having trouble breaking into industry, or are a freshman wanting to make yourself industry ready.

Events

Crash Test Tour

Join us for a live crash test at the IIHS-HLDI facility in Ruckersville followed by a networking lunch to connect with industry peers! It’s a unique opportunity to witness life-saving engineering in action while building valuable professional relationships.

Sled Test Tour

Witness the precision of automotive safety engineering firsthand with an immersive live sled test. This event offers a unique look at how controlled kinetic energy is used to evaluate seat and head restraint performance

Industry Tours

Join us at exclusive industry tours with companies like Altec, Mack Trucks, and Volvo. These immersive experiences offer a rare look at the cutting-edge technologies and precision engineering used to build the vehicles that power our world. These offer excellent networking opportunities with technical experts and industry leaders driving the future of American manufacturing.

Monthly Club Meetings

Our monthly club meetings cover upcoming events, networking opportunities, and recap the work our design teams have done. Any ideas or requests for events can be pitched. These meeting offer a space for members to network and get to know each other!