We are always looking for exceptional students with a high drive and passion for engineering projects and rocketry. We have plenty of programs and projects for you to work on. Our team is broken down into the following organization, explore below to find the place you will call home within our organization!
SUB-TEAMS:
Aerostructures
Lead: SUNJUM MEHTA
The Structures sub-team's role is to design, analyze, fabricate, and test all structural components of the team's sounding rocket and launch infrastructure. This includes fabrication of the rocket's components (body tubes, nosecone, fins, and bulkheads), materials testing/analysis, and any work dedicated to special projects (hybrid motor development). Members will be responsible for making and updating relevant 3D CAD models. Members will work with a variety of materials such as: composites, metals, and plastics to manufacture rocket components and launch equipment. Members will also perform experimental materials testing to characterize in-house composite mixtures, optimize maneuverability and provide structural integrity of all constructed rocket components. Mechanical design, structural analysis, and hands on experience with power tools/machining is desired but not required.
Payload
Lead: Nathan Roy
The Payload sub-team will be tasked with designing, building, and testing a functioning payload with the intentions of competing in the SDL Payload Challenge at the 2022 IREC. Restricted by rocket limitations and 8.8-pound weight minimum, the team will have full liberty of overseeing the construction of a payload of scientific merit. The teams work will require some basic programming experience (C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, ect.) and some familiarity with electronics. Basic 3D modeling is not required but highly encouraged.
Air Brake
Lead: sophie jack and matthew chou
Solid Motor
Lead: Allen Schnaitmann
Avionics
Lead: varun unnithan
Hybrid
Lead: jack evans
Two Stage
Lead: elizabeth rand
Maximum Diameter
Lead: Howard Zheng
Active Vertical Stabilization
Lead: Kyle Kingsberry