The Queens VEX U Robotics Team (QVEX) is an award-winning competitive robotics team under the Engineering Society and Alma Mater Society. With over 80 inter-disciplinary members from engineering, commerce, and science, QVEX is the largest and most successful collegiate robotics team in Canada. The team was founded in 2019 to revolutionize engagement in robotics at Queen's, while also developing a globally recognized competitive program.
Job Description
The Director of Electrical reports to the Technical co-Captain and is responsible for all electrical subsystems. They lead and push the vision for the Electrical side of the robots.
The Director of Electrical will build a team of project leads, which aid in designing electrical subsystems. They are responsible for the workflow and development of electrical projects, including designing custom PCBs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of electrical subsystems, which includes the designing and testing of custom electronics on our robots
- Maintain records and logs of robot electrical subsystem development
- Development in our current electronics projects
- Manage project leads and timelines
- Provide boards for programmers to test code
- Incorporate general members into projects and reassign project leads
The Director of Electrical can expect to gain skills in the areas of:
- Project Management
- Electrical Design & Integration
- Resource Management
Time Commitment ranges from 3-20 hours a week
Application & Interview Details
We do not look at your resume as a deciding factor. We weigh it the least compared to your written application and interview.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: June 17th, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Interviews will occur online after the deadline. We are happy to provide accommodations for these interviews, so please reach out to us and let us know how we can make the process more accessible for you!
Contact Information
Please email any questions or concerns to qvex @engsoc.queensu.ca or text @queensvex on Instagram!
Skills Required
- Experience in electrical design and testing
- Ability to manage project timelines
- Experience with custom PCB design
What We Do
Formed in 1897, the Engineering Society of Queen’s University is one of the oldest representative bodies for engineering students in Canada and continues to be a leader in student initiatives, overseeing fifty-eight student-run initiatives ranging from design projects to services to student events.
