The recruitment event takes place at the start of the academic year in September. If you’re interested in joining one of our projects or doing a semester project with the team, we strongly recommend attending. You’ll have the opportunity to meet the team leaders and project heads, who will present the different projects and explain the expected workload in more detail.
If you would like to join one of our semester projects, you will find the list by clicking on the following link. The Semester projects shown here are related to the research projects (Icarus and Plasma) as well as our competition project.
MANAGEMENT
Our communication team is responsible for promoting the association on our social networks, on the EPFL campus and in the press. It is composed of editors, a community manager and also photographers, videographers and webmasters. This team is led by the Communication Vice-President.
Skills required for the writing team: Flawless French, good knowledge of English, and good interpersonal skills. Good extension skills. All sections of EPFL, UNIL and SAWI welcome.
Skills required for the visuals team: sense of image, skills in photo and/or video editing. All sections of EPFL, ECAL, CEPV and other schools/universities welcome.
Our sponsorship team is responsible for seeking out new sponsors while developing the relationship we have with our current partners. This requires good interpersonal skills and some sales and negotiation skills. But we are also looking for students, experienced or not, who are motivated to find new ideas to make our sponsoring services as attractive as possible. This team is led by the Sponsoring Vice-President.
Skills required: French and English, German a real plus. All sections of EPFL, HEC or HEIG-VD welcome.
Our logistics team is in charge of organizing our events, travels and manages the day-to-day logistics. You must be an organized person and have a car driving license. This is an opportunity to learn management and develop cross-functional skills. This team is led by the Logistics Vice-President.
Skills required: All sections of EPFL, HEC or HEIG-VD welcome. Driving license required.
Our IT team is responsible for maintaining and improving the association’s digital tools and infrastructure. This includes the website, internal platforms, automation systems, and technical support for other teams. This is an opportunity to work on concrete technical projects and develop practical skills. This team is led by the IT Head.
Skills required: Interest in web development, programming, automation, or digital systems. Experience is a plus but not required. All sections of EPFL welcome.
The role of the Head of Communication is to lead the communication team; it comes with responsibilities as well as a seat on the committee. It requires a good organization, being able to delegate work and work as a team. You should also be comfortable with social media.
Skills required: Flawless French, good knowledge of English, and good interpersonal skills. Good extension skills. All sections of EPFL, UNIL and SAWI welcome.
The role of the Head of Sponsoring is to lead the sponsoring team. It comes with responsibilities as well as a seat in the committee. It requires good organization, the ability to delegate work, and to develop relationships with current and future partners. You should be comfortable with communication, negotiation, and teamwork.
Skills required: French and English, German a real plus. Good interpersonal and organizational skills. All sections of EPFL, HEC or HEIG-VD welcome.
The role of the Head of Logistics is to lead the logistics team, it comes with responsabilities as well as a seat in the committee. It requires a overall view of the association and events taking place, being able to delegate work, being organized and work as a team.
Skills required: All sections of EPFL, HEC or HEIG-VD welcome. Driving license required.
The role of the Head of IT is to lead the IT team. It comes with responsibilities as well as a seat in the committee. It requires good organization, the ability to delegate work, and to oversee the association’s digital tools and infrastructure. You should be comfortable coordinating technical projects and supporting the needs of the different teams.
Skills required: Interest in web development, programming, automation, or digital systems. Good organization and teamwork skills. Experience is a plus but not required. All sections of EPFL welcome.
COMPETITION PROJECT
Firehorn II
Avionics
The Avionics allows the rocket to figure out and send to the ground information on the rockets status (position, speed, acceleration, etc).
The Avionics is also in charge of triggering recovery events to release the parachute at the right time.
And finally, according to the engine used, it can also act as intermediary between propulsion systems and some of the ground segment systems.
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Recovery
The purpose of the Recovery subsystem is to slow down the rocket’s fall to ensure a safe landing after its ascent.
This is usually done with parachutes, but experimentation is always welcome!
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Structures
The Structure Subsystem is in charge of designing and producing the rocket’s fuselage, as well as ensuring that it is capable of surviving mechanical and thermal stresses before, during, and after the flight.
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Propulsion
The Propulsion subsystem is where the magic happens. Fire comes out on one end, pushing the rocket towards its objective.
This year, the team is aiming to fly its very first Liquid engine with Ethanol as fuel and Nitrous Oxide as the oxidizer.
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Payload
The Payload is the sub-system in charge of imagining, developing and integrating the scientific experiment powered by the rocket.
This years experiment is not yet chosen, give us your ideas!
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Ground Segment
The Ground Segment subsystem is in charge of all ground operations before, during and after the launch.
This includes, among others, the management of a Ground Station equipped with radios and antennas, as well as a 9m tall Launch Rail.
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
Flight Dynamics
The Flight Dynamics subsystem is in charge of all simulations related to the rocket in general.
It is in particular flight simulations with commercial tools as well as with home-made simulators, and fluidic studies on the aerodynamics of the rocket.
Simulations performed are, amongst others, predictions for the rockets trajectory, statistical drop-zones for nominal and off-nominal trajectories, aerodynamics/thermal/fluid analysis on the airflow around the rocket at various velocities.
Available Roles:
No roles for this year!
RESEARCH PROJECTS
ICARUS
The Ground Segment subsystem is in charge of all ground operations before, during and after the launch.
This includes, among others, the management of a Ground Station equipped with radios and antennas.
ROLES AVAILABLE
Role: Mechanical, Electrical and Software Development for radio communications.
Description: As a member of the team, you will be involved in the manufacturing, testing, and iteration of the design.
FORMATION PROJECT
SPACE RACE
This project involves building a relatively simple rocket in teams of 5-7 students. This project allows to learn the basics of rocketry while learning to work in a team. It is mostly aimed to the first and possibly second year students of EPFL.
All sections are welcome.
START YOUR SPACE CARRIER - COMPETITION
Gain experience and credibility
through credited projects and industry training, while gaining internship opportunities and referrals.
Meet your future employer
at one of our events where you will have the opportunity to talk with sponsors and partners in the space industry.
Expand your network
by meeting employees and contractors active in the space industry as well as talented students from our projects.
LEARN IN A SAFE SPACE - SPACE RACE
Take advantage of ERT’s
unique infrastructure: a large and secure workshop, dedicated mentors and state-of-the-art technology to ensure the best possible learning experience.
Meet your mentor
who will help your team throughout the year to enhance your learning experience and ensure that your rocket is well built, safe and will fly successfully.
Earn certifications
related to rocket machining, manufacturing or design: you will benefit from several workshops and launches to obtain them throughout your year of learning.
No pressure during the year.
You will have a little competition just for fun, and you are here to learn. But you are welcome to join the competition team after your training year.
BECOME A PIONEER - RESEARCH DIVISION
Create your innovations
and participate in crazy challenges, like our Icarus project: be the first student team to land its rocket like SpaceX.
Unleash your potential
by getting space to test all your cool, crazy and experimental ideas on one of our rocket related projects.
Not sure if you want to participate in a project for an entire academic year? Consider choosing one of our credited semester projects! Each year, we offer many projects, in all fields, already followed by EPFL professors. Find yours!