ELectronics department

The electronics department is responsible for the vital systems that power our rockets. From flight computers to igniters, and from soldering the smallest chips to building recovery trackers, we ensure that every system operates flawlessly. Our department plays a crucial role in executing key events like ignition and separation with precision and reliability.

While we primarily work with components and software from external suppliers, including our sponsors, we are also developing our very own AQUILO Flight Computer - a long-term project that will push our technological capabilities even further.

Like every department, the electronics department consists of a department head, members, and advisors. Our work is a balance of both theoretical and practical challenges. The theoretical side involves researching and programming the right components, while the practical side focuses on assembling, calibrating, and rigorously testing each system to ensure they perform flawlessly when it matters most.

SORAYA Cerra GallardO

HEAD OF ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT

Contact

E-mail: electronicsaquilo@gmail.com

Phone: +34 684 64 34 63

Hello there!

My name is Soraya and I am a second-year student of Aeronautical Engineering in Delft. I am from Asturias, Spain and I took over Óscar’s position into the role of Head of the Electronics Department.

Now, I get to focus on enhancing our electronics systems while diving deeper into aerosapace technology, a field I am very passionate about. We have some big challenges ahead, including preparing for EuRoC and developing POLARIS, our self-developed flight computer, with a focus on improving rocket-to-ground communication.

DEPARTMENT MEMBERS

  • Oscar Garcia

    Advisor
    Department Head 2023-24

  • Barbora Frynta

    Electronics Engineer
    AQUILO IX Taskforce member
    Joined in 2023

  • Colin Olbertz

    Advisor
    Department Head 2022-23
    AQUILO IX Taskforce Leader

  • Petar Yordanov

    Electronics Engineer
    AQUILO IX Taskforce member
    Joined in 2024

  • Artur Bini Puzzo

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2024

  • Malak Khatibi Laftissi

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2024

  • Laura Capo Cloquell

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2023

  • Arman Alam

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2023

  • Ivan Guerra

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2023

  • Javor Koop

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2022
    POLARIS project engineer

  • Thomas Heemskerk

    Electronics Engineer
    Joined in 2023

  • Leangelo Werleman

    Electronics Engineer
    Alumni