8 teams. 1 Mission.
Mission-Critical Teams
Behind every successful analog mission is a coordinated network of specialized teams. From engineering and operations to research, communications, and logistics, our eight interdisciplinary teams work in sync to design, build, and execute Southeast Analog’s mission. Each team plays a mission-critical role in transforming vision into reality.
Research
Lead: Carolyn Conrad
Mission Role:
Designs, implements, and analyzes experiments across multiple scientific disciplines, providing the data and insights that drive Southeast Analog’s mission decisions.
Core Responsibilities
Develop and conduct experiments aligned with mission objectives
Collect, organize, and analyze scientific data
Document results through reports, technical write-ups, and presentations
Ensure experimental protocols are accurate, safe, and reproducible
Skills You’ll Build
Applying the scientific method to complex, real-world problems
Data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation
Technical writing and research documentation
Experimental design and troubleshooting
Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Astronauts
Lead: Kira Argiro
Mission Role:
Recruits, trains, and supports crew members for Southeast Analog’s missions, ensuring each astronaut is prepared, confident, and mission ready.
Core Responsibilities
Recruit and onboard analog astronauts for mission participation
Coordinate training exercises and readiness evaluations
Provide logistical and operational support during mission activities
Maintain records of crew readiness, certifications, and assignments
Skills You’ll Build
Recruitment, team coordination, and personnel management
Mission planning and operational support
Leadership and teamwork in high-stakes environments
Training design and execution
Communication and problem-solving under mission conditions
Partnerships & Collaborations
Lead: Katelyn Czarnowski
Mission Role:
Builds and maintains relationships with sponsors, organizations, and research institutions, ensuring Southeast Analog has the strategic connections needed to support and grow its mission.
Core Responsibilities
Identify and engage potential partners, sponsors, and collaborators
Support internal teams in leveraging partnerships for mission success
Track and report partnership outcomes and opportunities
Skills You’ll Build
Professional networking and relationship management
Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams and organizations
Strategic partnership development and negotiation
Project coordination and stakeholder communication
Organizational and reporting skills
Mission Control Center
Lead: Mya Taheri
Mission Role:
Coordinates mission operations, monitors systems in real time, and manages simulations to ensure smooth and safe execution of Southeast Analog’s missions.
Core Responsibilities
Monitor mission systems and telemetry during exercises and simulations
Coordinate operations across all SEA teams to ensure mission readiness
Simulate real-time scenarios and troubleshoot operational challenges
Maintain detailed logs and reports of mission activities
Skills You’ll Build
Communication and coordination under time-sensitive conditions
Problem-solving and critical thinking in complex systems
Systems monitoring and operational management
Real-time decision-making and scenario simulation
Team collaboration and cross-functional coordination
Habitat & Suit Design
Head of Suit Design: Jackie Morales
Head of Habitat Design: Olivia Varghese
Mission Role:
Develops and constructs the mission habitat while designing functional and unique attire for the crew, combining engineering, comfort, and SEA’s signature style.
Core Responsibilities
Designing crew attire and suits suitable for mission tasks
Ensure safety, functionality, and durability of all designs
Collaborate with other teams to integrate habitat and suit systems
Manage and maintain habitat equipment and mission gear, ensuring everything is tracked, organized, and ready for use.
Skills You’ll Build
Technical design and engineering for habitats and equipment
CAD and 3D printing
Fashion, textiles, and ergonomic design for mission wear
Problem-solving and iterative design
Collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
Logistics
Lead: Ajira Pandey
Mission Role:
Coordinates resources, scheduling, and operational planning for all phases of Southeast Analog’s mission, ensuring every activity runs smoothly and on time.
Core Responsibilities
Plan and manage mission schedules, tasks, and milestones
Coordinate resources, supplies, and equipment across teams
Monitor budgets and optimize resource allocation
Support operational planning and risk management
Maintain documentation of logistics and mission workflows
Skills You’ll Build
Project management and operational planning
Organization and workflow optimization
Budgeting and resource allocation
Risk assessment and problem-solving
Coordination and communication across teams
Communications
Lead: Leslie Nava
Mission Role:
Works to amplify Southeast Analog’s mission through storytelling, design, and strategy, ensuring our research, training, and milestones reach students, sponsors, and the wider community.
Core Responsibilities
Launch and manage SEA’s digital platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, Website)
Design posters, merchandise, and visual media that reflect SEA’s identity
Produce written and visual content: blog posts, captions, newsletters, and event coverage
Track engagement, report insights, and optimize communications strategy
Skills You’ll Build
Marketing and branding strategy
Graphic design, video editing, and photography
Copywriting and content creation for technical audiences
Public speaking and collaborative communication
Finance
Lead: Tommy Smith
Mission Role:
Manages Southeast Analog’s financial operations, ensuring all funds are properly tracked, documented, and allocated while maintaining strong relationships with funding sources and keeping our organizations financially sustainable.
Core Responsibilities
Track and document Southeast Analog’s income, expenses, and transactions
Manage budgets and ensure funds are properly allocated and accounted
Coordinate with SEA’s funding sources.
Monitor the organization’s financial health and ensure spending stays within budget
Mantain accurate financial records and documentation for transparency.
Provide financial updates and guidance to team to support responsible decision-making
Skills You’ll Build
Financial organization and record keeping
Budgeting and financial management
Accountability and attention to detail
Communication and stakeholder relations
Strategic decision-making and resource management
Ready to join?
Submit the form below and join our team today! We will review applications after the September 11, 2026 deadline. We highly recommend including a resume and responding to short response questions to your best ability. If you don’t hear back from us within the end of September or have any questions about the application, please reach out to us through our Southeast Analog channels or southeastanalog@gmail.com
FAQs
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We use resumes to better understand your skills, interests, and experience so we can place you on a team where you will get the most out of SEA and contribute meaningfully. A resume helps us match you with teams that best need your skill set.
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No. Because of the high number of applications received this year with limited spots per team, we will be rejecting few applications. All applicants are guaranteed a spot within Southeast Analog if they respond truthfully with a strong passion in space. Our goal is placement, not elimination.
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Team placement is based on your interests, experience, and current team needs. This ensures you are set up for growth, hands-on experience, and impact.
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Yes. Membership fees support SEA’s projects, mission preparation, events, and resources for members.
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Yes. New members are given a one-month trial period to get involved, meet the team, and decide whether they would like to commit.
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SEA is a newly founded, student-led organization. Membership fees help fund ongoing projects, upcoming events, and mission-related resources so members receive meaningful opportunities and support.
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If you are unable to meet the membership fee requirement, please reach out to us. Some universities, including Georgia Institute of Technology, offer student organization funding that can be used to cover club dues.
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Applications are reviewed after the September 11, 2026 deadline. Most applicants hear back within three weeks.
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You can reach us anytime through our Southeast Analog channels or by emailing southeastanalog@gmail.com.
You don’t need to wait for permission to explore space. Sometimes you just need to apply.
