Subteam · AFR
Airframe & Recovery
Design the structure, aerodynamics, and recovery architecture that carries the rocket safely through flight.
Join SOAR · University of Calgary
Join a team that: Avionics Hardware: ships real flight hardware.
Join a multidisciplinary team that turns ideas, analysis, operations, and hardware into flight.
01Meaningful project work
02Cross-disciplinary teams
03Industry-grade process
04Peer mentorship
Open subteams
Bring curiosity.
Leave with capability.
You do not need prior rocket experience. You need the willingness to learn, contribute, document, and keep showing up.
Subteam · PRP
Propulsion
Develop, manufacture, and test the hybrid engine that turns analysis into thrust.
Subteam · AVH
Avionics Hardware
Build flight electronics, telemetry, and embedded hardware for launch and recovery.
Subteam · AVS
Avionics Software
Deploy flight-computer and ground-station software that turns mission data into decisions.
Subteam · MFG
Manufacturing
Turn engineering drawings into precise, inspectable, flight-ready components.
Subteam · BUS
Business
Build partnerships and lead finance, communications, outreach, and mission logistics.
Subteam · SIM
Simulations & Modelling
Model aerodynamics, trajectories, and performance so the team can make better decisions before launch.
Subteam · PAY
Payload
Create scientific experiments that give each flight a purpose beyond altitude.
Onboarding sequence
From interest
to integration.
01
Find your subteam
Explore the subteams and identify the work that matches your skills—or the skills you want to build.
02
Meet the team
Come to an information session or contact us to understand the project, expectations, and current priorities.
03
Apply and onboard
Submit the online application form, then complete onboarding with your selected subteam.
Recruitment status
Ready for your
first mission?
The application form is the fastest way to join. Review the subteams, choose where you want to contribute, and submit your application online.