Our Subteams
PARSEC is split into four different subteams focused on different aspects of running a successful team. The subteams allow easier communication between different projects and facilitates a culture and an environment of ownership.
Avionics
The Avionics subteam is responsible for the electronic and software systems that make our rocket come alive. This includes working on the system architecture, design, and manufacture of all electronic controls and instrumentation used on the rocket and test stand.
Propulsion
The Propulsion team designs and builds the engines and plumbing necessary to power our rocket. This team needs to deliver high power thrust with minimal mass and efficiently burn the propellants in order to do so.
Structures
The Structures team develops the carbon fiber external shell of the rocket which has to take the drag and supersonic shock loads from the surrounding air, as well as the internal components for transferring the thrust load to propulsion and avionics systems.
Business
The business team ensures the team is able to do the best work by gathering funding and managing external relations. The team’s website, sponsor relations, and finances are managed by the business team.