Experience

Large Space Structures GmbH
• Germany
• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Lead Design Engineer

  • Apr 2019 - Present


Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Indian Space Research Organization

• Scientist/Engineer

  • Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

  Design and development of mechanical systems for Space application. * Structural design and stress analysis of components using finite element software. * Fabrication, Testing and Integration of space systems and hardware while adhering to stringent quality requirements. * Coordinated with different design teams for project planning, system integration and testing. Design and development of mechanical systems for Space application. * Structural design and stress analysis of components using finite element software. * Fabrication, Testing and Integration of space systems and hardware while adhering to stringent quality requirements. * Coordinated with different design teams for project planning, system integration and testing.



Rolls Royce @ NTU Corporate Lab

• Singapore
• Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research Intern, Master's Thesis

  • Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Developing repair methods and technologies for composite structures used in aerospace and marine industry. * Investigated different debonding methods for composite and metallic bonded joints with the objective of repair and reuse. * Proposed and validated repair strategies reducing the total repair time by 50%. * Skilled in fabrication of glass/carbon fiber laminates, sandwich panels and bonded joints. * Acquired hands-on experience of hand lay-up, vacuum bagging and autoclave curing processes for composite manufacturing. * Conducted numerical and experimental thermal analysis to optimize the key parameters for easy de-bonding of composite structures. * Proficient in NDT of composite structures to determine the extent of damage and validate the repair. * Designed fixtures to conduct experiments on pristine and repaired components. * Liaised with the stakeholders and accomplished the critical project milestones on time. Show less



Communication Cube, Language and Communication Centre

• Communication Coach

  • Aug 2017 - Jun 2018

  Consulted 100+ students so far to improve their English writing and communication skills by : * providing feedback on written work. * highlighting issues related to grammar, language style and organization of text. * promoting adherence to high standards of academic integrity. * providing feedback and suggestions on technical presentations and speech delivery. Consulted 100+ students so far to improve their English writing and communication skills by : * providing feedback on written work. * highlighting issues related to grammar, language style and organization of text. * promoting adherence to high standards of academic integrity. * providing feedback and suggestions on technical presentations and speech delivery.

• Scientist/Engineer

  • Sep 2012 - Jul 2016

  Design and development of mechanical systems for Space application. * Structural design and stress analysis of components using finite element software. * Fabrication, Testing and Integration of mechanical systems while adhering to stringent quality requirements. * Coordinated with different design teams for project planning and system integration. * Authored numerous technical reports and made presentations to quality and design review teams to obtain necessary clearances for final integration of hardware. Prominent projects include: * Crew Module Deceleration System: Developed a parachute system for safe return of a crew module from space. Design and Testing from preliminary stage to first successful space flight (Dec 2014). * 3U class Nano-Satellite Separation System: Modal and Dynamic analysis to estimate natural frequency, ejection time, velocity and attitude. * Lunar Soft Landing System: Design calculations and static structural analysis of a lunar lander structure for Soft Landing technology demonstration. * Compliant Gripper Mechanism: Designed a Gripper Mechanism with compliant arms for space applications. Fabricated a prototype for functional demonstration. Show less



ISRO Satellite Centre, Indian Space Research Organization

• Engineering Intern, Bachelor's Project

  • Jan 2012 - Apr 2012

  Design of a Vibration Isolation system for space deployment mechanisms. * Vibration Isolators designed for attenuation of shock produced by pyro-cutter mechanisms. * Finite element modelling and analysis to obtain frequency response characteristics. * Comparison and verification of results with experimental data. Design of a Vibration Isolation system for space deployment mechanisms. * Vibration Isolators designed for attenuation of shock produced by pyro-cutter mechanisms. * Finite element modelling and analysis to obtain frequency response characteristics. * Comparison and verification of results with experimental data.

• Engineering Intern

  • Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  * Study of design and fabrication aspects of honeycomb sandwich panels used in space crafts. * Mathematical model for design of sandwich panels considering different failure modes. * Study of design and fabrication aspects of honeycomb sandwich panels used in space crafts. * Mathematical model for design of sandwich panels considering different failure modes.