Software Cornwall is pleased to announce that another Mission to Mars is being prepped, ready for launch in October 2018. The week long work experience program invites budding software developers to code Ada and Alan, our Mars rover robots, allowing them to traverse the tricky Martian terrain in search of extraterrestrial life.
For the experience, small groups of participants, aged 14+, will take the form of an exciting new startup that has won a contract to deliver a software-driven product. The teams, with support from industry professionals, will work on a number of challenges in order to fulfill the contract.
On the final day, each startup will have the opportunity to present their work to local employers and developers, and talk to them more about their businesses, jobs, and career opportunities as well as get advice on the best pathway to working in the software sector in Cornwall.
During the mission, applicants will:
- Develop solutions using C++ for Raspberry PI and Arduino based hardware.
- Work as part of a close-knit team.
- Create software using an Agile development process.
- Test solutions before deploying onto the rovers.
- Present their product to potential ‘investors’ and VIPs.
October 2018 Mission Details
Location: Liskeard Area
Date: 22nd to 25th October 2018
Time: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Dress Code: Smart Casual
More Information
For more information about the Mission to Mars work experience program including job description, person specification, and the participant risk assessment, take a look at this document.
Applications
To apply for the October 2018 mission, please complete the form below, or by visiting https://goo.gl/forms/E5bBoVXxmcFvylbP2.