Ground Support and Equipment (GSE) and Fluids
The Ground Support Equipment and Fluid Systems subteam is responsible for designing and operating the systems that store, control, pressurize, and deliver propellants to the rocket engine. This includes tanks, tubing, valves, regulators, fittings, pressure relief systems, and other supporting hardware required for safe engine testing. The team also develops system schematics, performs fluid flow and pressure-drop analysis, selects components, and supports the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of the complete propellant feed system.
Engines Team
The Engine subteam is responsible for designing, analyzing, manufacturing, and testing the hardware that converts propellants into thrust. This includes the combustion chamber, injector, nozzle, cooling system, manifolds, and associated structural components. The team applies principles of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, combustion, and structural analysis to develop engine components capable of operating under extreme pressures and temperatures while meeting the overall performance requirements of the propulsion system.
Avionics Team
The Avionics subteam is responsible for the electrical control, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used throughout engine testing. The team integrates sensors such as pressure transducers, thermocouples, and load cells while developing the electronics and software needed to collect, process, and display test data. Avionics also controls remotely operated hardware, supports test sequencing and safety systems, and ensures that engineers can monitor critical system conditions throughout testing.