From Formula SAE to Rocket Science: Carson Wilke’s Journey to Relativity Space

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Beyond The Competition

SAE International

95 episodes

1 month ago

As the official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs, you can expect authentic, engaging (and often amusing) conversations about all things related to SAE's collegiate programming, as well as other industry-driven topics from SAE International. Our guests will include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, organizers, and occasionally industry professionals! Topics range from ruleset discussions to career advice and everything in between. This is the perfect podcast to listen to in the shop.

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From Formula SAE to Rocket Science: Carson Wilke’s Journey to Relativity Space

Beyond The Competition

23 minutes 46 seconds

4 months ago

From Formula SAE to Rocket Science: Carson Wilke’s Journey to Relativity Space

In this episode, Carson Wilke joins the show to share his journey from competing in Formula SAE at Texas A&M to becoming a rocket engineer at Relativity Space. Carson discusses his current role working on quick disconnect systems that enable rockets to launch safely and efficiently, and how his FSAE experience laid the foundation for his engineering career—right down to being hired by one of his design finals judges.

He reflects on the intense heat of the Las Vegas competition, the importance of team collaboration, and how the hands-on experience from SAE events directly translates into the high-stakes world of aerospace engineering. Carson also highlights his ongoing involvement as a judge and sponsor, encouraging current students to value teamwork, seize networking opportunities, and treat every interaction as a potential career connection.

From FSAE to launching rockets, Carson offers practical advice and inspiration to the next generation of engineers.

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