Queen’s Rocket Engineering Team (qret) Vice - president

Vice President Of Queen's University Rocket Engineering Team

Develop leadership skills and shape the future of student rocketry.

Join the executive team of the Queen's Rocket Engineering Team (QRET) to lead QRET's next chapter by defining strategy, setting ambitious goals, and driving mission success from design to launch.

The Queen's Rocket Engineering Team is a diverse team of undergraduate students with a burning passion for rocketry and all things space. Every year, the team designs, builds, tests, and launches rockets at national and international competitions. Our goal is not only to design build and safely launch rockets, but also to provide every member with the opportunity to learn about rocketry, systems, and engineering design.

As Vice President of the Queen's University Rocket Engineering Team, you will lead a 100+ member multidisciplinary team through the full design and manufacturing cycle, guiding the project from initial concept to launch at the team's annual competitions. You will oversee key technical decisions and coordinate closely with subteam leads to ensure alignment across all subsystems. Leading the technical direction, daily operations, and setting strategic objectives, you will play a central role every decision the team makes.

This role demands decisive leadership with a combination of technical strength and organizational management. You will drive accountability, foster collaboration across technical subteams and ensure every milestone moves the team closer to a successful launch.

As Vice President, you will be responsible for:

• Overseeing technical design, manufacturing, and system integration
• Defining team goals and establishing a clear vision for the upcoming design cycle
• Leading recruitment and selection of technical and operations team members
• Monitoring design progress, conducting milestone reviews, and ensuring measurable advancement across all subteams
• Managing logistics, budgeting, and strategic resource allocation
• Maintaining and strengthening relationships with faculty, sponsors, and key stakeholders
• Directing competition planning and overseeing all required deliverables

The ideal candidate:

• Eager to grow as a leader and learn new skills
• Demonstrates proven leadership experience
• Has a clear vision for team growth and success
• Brings strong technical skills, operational expertise, or a combination of both
• Thrives in high-responsibility, fast-paced environments

If you are motivated by responsibility, technical applications, and ready to elevate both people and projects, this is your opportunity to develop your leadership skills and leave a lasting impact on QRET's legacy.

The Queen's Rocket Engineering Team encourages applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. Prior experience on the team is not required, and we welcome candidates with strong technical expertise, operational experience, or a combination of both. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please contact qret@engsoc.queensu.ca.

Apply by: March 11th, 2026 at 11:59 pm EST