Build something real.
Drillbotics gives you the project that proves you can build. Real hardware, real deadlines, real systems that break.
Applications open each fall. No prior engineering experience required for most roles.
Curious students.
Any major.
Mechanical Engineering
Frame, drillstring, hydraulics, bit manufacturing.
Petroleum Engineering
Drilling fluids, well design, downhole sensing.
Computer Science
Control software, ML pipeline, autonomy stack.
Computer Engineering
Embedded firmware, real-time systems, drivers.
Electrical Engineering
Sensor stack, power, signal conditioning, PCBs.
Data Science
Sensor fusion, analytics, model development.
required.
Most subteams take on undergraduate students. Bring curiosity and willingness to learn.
Tell us about yourself.
The 2026-27 form is open. Set aside about 30 minutes, and please complete it without AI assistance. Check your email for application updates. Tip: fill this out on a computer.
Before you apply.
Most common questions from prospective members.
Curiosity and willingness to learn matter more than past projects or prior knowledge, but some experience is helpful.
Plan for 5 – 7 hours per week during the research cycle (fall semester), and 7 – 12 hours per week during competition lead-up(spring semester). task-based, not hours-tracked.
Once a year in the fall semester. Phase dates will be posted on this page once the 2026 – 27 cycle is set.
A 20 – 30 minute conversation with subteam leads. Bring questions!
No. Members get assigned a primary subteam but cross-discipline work is *highly* encouraged.
You can reach out to us at: tamudrillbotics@gmail.com