Jul 2025 – Present · 10 mos · Noida · On-site

• Key Projects & Contributions:
• IP-rated Enclosure for NVIDIA Jetson & Doodle Lab: Designed rugged and sealed casings with proper thermal management and mounting provisions for reliable performance in harsh outdoor environments.
• Gasoline Heli to Electric Heli Conversion: Worked on converting a gasoline-powered helicopter drone into an electric platform, optimizing weight balance, component integration, and cooling efficiency.
• Vibration Test Setup & Qualification: Designed and assembled a complete vibration test fixture with sensor instrumentation and data acquisition for validating airframe and component durability.
• Kamikaze 12-Inch FPV Drone Development: Contributed to the design and integration of a 12-inch FPV platform optimized for high payload capacity, structural rigidity, and mission-oriented performance. Worked on frame layout, component placement, and mechanical robustness for demanding operational conditions.
• 5-Inch FPV Drone Design & Prototyping: Designed and assembled a compact 5-inch FPV drone focusing on agility, lightweight structure, and efficient electronics integration for high-speed maneuverability and testing applications.
• 7-Inch Long-Range FPV Platform: Developed a 7-inch FPV drone platform optimized for endurance and long-range missions, ensuring proper weight distribution, vibration isolation, and aerodynamic efficiency.
• Custom Foam Case Design for UAV Systems: Designed protective foam cases for drone transportation and field deployment, ensuring secure component placement, shock absorption, and organized storage for UAV systems and accessories.
• Mechanical Integration of UAV Electronics: Responsible for integrating flight controllers, power systems, antennas, and payload modules into compact drone architectures while maintaining serviceability and structural stability.

Feb 2024 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bhubaneswar · On-site

• Designing, analyzing, and developing advanced unmanned aerial systems with end-to-end responsibility from concept and CAD to analysis and manufacturable outputs. Focus areas include structural design, aerodynamics, rapid prototyping, and production-ready CAM.
• Key Projects & Contributions:
• FPV Platforms (7" & 10") — Developed compact FPV platforms adapted for expendable/tactical roles (used in Operation “Sindoor”) with focus on agility, mounting, and rapid deployment.
• 80 kg Payload Logistics Drone (Defense) — Lead design of heavy-lift multirotor platform for logistics support with emphasis on structural integrity and load distribution.
• 1–2 kg Surveillance Drones — Designed lightweight, long-endurance small UAVs for reconnaissance and inspection tasks.
• Fixed-Wing CFD Analysis — Performed aerodynamic simulations and optimizations to improve lift-to-drag and handling characteristics for fixed-wing platforms.
• Multirotor Structural Analysis — Conducted FEA on frames, arms, and motor mounts to validate safety margins and fatigue life.
• CNC Programming & Manufacturing Support — Prepared CAM toolpaths and manufacturing documentation to transition prototypes to production using ArtCAM Pro and CNC workflows.
• Blender 3D Modeling & Visualization — Produced concept visuals, texture/material setups, and presentation-ready renders for stakeholder reviews.
• Battery Mounting & Maintenance Systems — Designed modular and tool-less battery mounting solutions for rapid swaps and field servicing.

Jun 2023 – Feb 2024 · 8 mos · Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India · On-site

• CAD ENGINEER TRAINEE

Aug 2022 – Sep 2022 · 1 mo · Angul, Odisha, India · On-site

• I have completed my Industrial Internship at NALCO in the POTLINE Section.

Sep 2021 – Oct 2021 · 1 mo · Angul, Odisha, India · Remote