Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern

Aerospace Engineering R&D Intern – Structures, Propulsion, Mechatronics, & GNC

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

Adani Defence & Aerospace (Project Title: Short Range Missile Development for Counter Drone Systems)

  • Conducted foundational research and design to give proof-of-concept to a novel short-range missile system.
  • Generated 50+ detailed system and design requirements to support a complete concept-to-prototype development cycle.
  • Conceptualized 3 engineering design variants, with CAD, for senior engineers within 2 weeks to start project development.
  • Designed vehicle trajectory manually and modelled it using Python to build an appropriate control system for the vehicle.
  • Modeled and optimized propulsive/aerodynamic forces; conducted 3 trade studies on structural integrity under loading.
  • Led weekly PFMEA sessions to identify design risks and reduced estimated manufacturing time by up to 50%.
  • Authored a 40-page engineering report presenting modeling, design analysis, trade-offs, and future development roadmap.
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern

Aerospace Educational Development & Outreach Mentor – Testing & Communication

Apr 2023 - May 2024

Department of Aerospace Engineering – University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign

  • Selected to work under the Aerospace engineering department’s NDEP (National Defense Education Program) DoD grant.
  • Mentored 15+ STEM teachers & students on rocketry through hands-on workshops using 150+ rockets & custom avionics.
  • Guided students in building and analyzing rocket systems, collecting flight data, and deriving design-performance insights.
  • Identified and implemented course improvements through detailed surveys that improved course structure & effectiveness.
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern
Aerospace Engineering Intern

Avionics Engineering Intern

Jan 2021 - Feb 2021

Space Technology and Aeronautical Rocketry (S.T.A.R.)

  • Trained to use industry-tested software for rocketry, avionics, and systems analysis for use during the internship.
  • Led the 6-person team assigned to avionics subsystems to design and write engineering design reports on a ‘Static Solid Rocket Motor Test Pad’ and a ‘High Powered Rocket’. Each report included full design specifications & were 30+ pages.
  • Presented technical and sales pitches for each system to company leadership. We secured approval on the first attempt.
  • Networked with over 20 talented individuals from across India that led to forming, and leading, a team for the Mars Society South Asia – International Planetary Aerial Systems Challenge in March of 2021.