JOIN ASCEND
JOIN ASCEND
We are not recruiting at the moment.
However, we will be recruiting members for T27 in August 2026.
Since being founded in 2015, Ascend has competed with top universities across the globe in the International Aerial Robotics Competition. Every year we admit new members who build on the work of the previous team, making us more experienced and knowledgeable with each passing year. Scroll down to see which positions you can apply for!
QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions, you can send us a mail at: contact@ascendntnu.no
STORIES
"Tiden min i Ascend ga meg en unik muliget til å jobbe på et stort teknisk prosjekt over lengre tid. Dette ga meg masse erfaring innen samarbeid, ledelse og teknisk forståelse innen robotikk. Ascend har utvilsomt gjort meg til en bedre ingeniør og jeg hadde ikke vært der jeg er i dag uten den opplevelsen."
– Matias Christensen (Autonomy Engineer - Skydio)
"My time in Ascend has given me the opportunity to be creative and push my own limits. I’ve met people from around the world, and gained friendships for life. I will forever be grateful that I dared to join.”
– Maja Floen (Social Media Manager 2024, Head of Marketing 2025)
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"My two years with Ascend have helped me grow both as an engineer and as a person. It was a journey filled with challenges, hard work, and plenty of fun. I had the chance to work with talented people who not only taught me more about the technical side of things but also improved my teamwork and communication skills. Over time, I gained more confidence and learned how to tackle real-world problems with practical solutions. I started out in the Perception group with team 2024 and later took on the role of Chief Engineer for the same team, which pushed me to manage projects in a fast-paced environment. Being a part of Ascend has truly been one of the best parts of my time at NTNU, and it has set a strong foundation for my future endeavors."
– Markus Kinn (Perception member 2024, Chief Engineer 2025)
Why should you apply?
An empowering environment
By joining Ascend you become part of a great team where you'll work together with other passionate and skilled students. Our goal is to learn and help each other reach new heights.
Apply theory to the real world
At Ascend you are able to take your theoretical knowledge from the lecture hall into real life. Ever wondered how you'll apply all that math they cram into your head? Come join us and we'll show you!
Combine it with your studies
We work hard to ensure that you are able to combine your time in Ascend without sacrificing your studies. Several of our members have even written their thesis about the work they do in Ascend.
Gain organizational experience
At Ascend you will not only gain a lot of valuable experience on the tasks you are working with, but also with how it is to work in a team. This turns out to be quite useful not just for your time in Ascend, but for the rest of your life.
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Work with cutting edge technology
Be a part of an organization that uses and develops state of the art technology within the field of autonomous robotics. From machine learning to carbon fiber manufacturing; We do it all!
Have a great time!
While we do a lot of serious technical work we also want our members to have a great time! This is volunteer work, not a job. That's why we arrange social events from Mario Kart tournaments to cabin trips for all of our members!