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,TBD
• TBD - Info Session #2,TBD
• 09/04/2025 - Applications due for for Upperclassmen at 11:59PM
• 10/16/2025 - Applications due for 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 expect applicants to have some technical experience (CAD, previous design work, etc). 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 time commitment look like?
A: When onboarded in the spring you would enroll CMR for 2 credits (about 4-6 hrs of work a week). You would also enroll in ENGRG 1400 for 1 credit which equates to 3 hrs/week.

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)