For Spring 2025, CMR is recruiting for our Mechanical subteams. We are looking for students passionate about space exploration and robotics to come help us build a Mars rover for the University Rover Challenge. See below for deadlines and application links.

Recruitment Timeline

• TBD - Info Session #1 (Engineering Quad - TBD)
• 1/30/25 - Applications due for First-Years/Transfers at 11:59PM

Contact us at cornellmarsrover@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @cornellmarsrover if you have any questions. We look forward to meeting you!

FAQs

Q: What experience do you look for in applicants?
A: We do not expect First-Year applicants to have any technical experience. Upperclassmen applicants are expected to have some technical experience (CAD, previous design work, etc) related to the subteam they are applying for. We are especially looking for passionate and driven individuals who are excited to build a rover!

Q: How many applicants do you expect to bring onto the team this cycle?
A: We don't know! We don't go into recruitment with a set number of spots to fill, the number of applicants that we bring onto the team depends on the applicant pool.

Q: What does the recruitment process look like?
A: We read through the applications name blind, then about a week after applications close we send out invitations for interviews. Interviews are about 20 mins where we ask a series of behavioral questions and technical questions. Don't stress too much about getting the right answer, we care more about seeing how you think through problems.

Q: How many subteams can I apply to?
A: Up to 2, you rank your first and second choices (second choice optional)