Akhildev G R
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Aerospace CAD Engineer with 6+ years of experience in aerostructure design, technical support, and engineering documentation. Specialized in 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing for complex aerospace components. Proficient in CATIA V5, 3DExperience, ENOVIA, SolidWorks, Abaqus, AutoCAD, and Inventor. Contributed to major ISRO projects including the Crew Module and Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Strong expertise in engineering drawings, installation support, and finite element analysis (FEA) for aerospace systems.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Solution Design Consultant
Vias3d private limited
Thiruvananthapuram
05.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated proficiency in aerospace design and provided technical support to clients across the aerospace and related industries. Specialized in 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing for complex aerostructure components. Proficient in industry-standard tools, including CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE, SolidWorks, and Abaqus CAE.
AEROSPACE CAD ENGINEER (CONTRACT)
VSSC (ISRO)
Trivandrum
02.2020 - 05.2024
- Utilized 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and additive manufacturing techniques to design complex aerospace components, resulting in a 20% reduction in production time.
- Proficient in utilizing advanced CAD tools such as 3DExperience, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, SolidWorks, Abaqus, and Inventor for the precise design, modeling, assembly, and analysis of aerospace systems.
- Executed the creation of engineering drawings for high-precision aerospace components, ensuring compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Played a key role in critical ISRO projects, including the Crew Module and RLV (Reusable Launch Vehicle), by collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful completion of project milestones.
- Developed detailed 3D CAD models of the crew module structure, focusing on composite components such as CFRP panels and metal-composite joints.
- Utilized tools like CATIA V5/ Enovia / 3DExperience / SolidWorks to create high-fidelity geometry for design, integration, and analysis workflows.
- Performed finite element modeling (FEM) and simulation in Abaqus, supporting structural performance evaluation under launch loads, thermal gradients, and re-entry conditions.
- Coordinated with structural analysts and design teams to implement changes from analysis results, optimizing models for mass, manufacturability, and compliance with human spaceflight safety standards.
- Contributed to design reviews and documentation as per ISRO protocols.
Graduate Trainee
Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Worked with aerospace hydraulic components using various CAD software, including 3DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, Autodesk Inventor, and AutoCAD. Generated detailed manufacturing drawings in compliance with aerospace industry standards
Education
B.Tech/B.E. - Mechanical Engineering
06-2014
12th - Kerala, English
01.2010
10th - Kerala, English
01.2008
Skills
- Aerostructure design and modeling
- Reverse engineering and prototyping
- Additive manufacturing
- Technical support and installation
- Engineering documentation
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Manufacturing drawings
- 3DExperience
- Catia V5
- SolidWorks
- Inventor
- AutoCAD
- Abaqus
- Enovia
Languages
- ENGLISH
- MALAYALAM
- HINDI
Timeline
Solution Design Consultant - Vias3d private limited
05.2024 - Current
AEROSPACE CAD ENGINEER (CONTRACT) - VSSC (ISRO)
02.2020 - 05.2024
Graduate Trainee - Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC)
07.2016 - 07.2017
Loyola Institute of Technology And Science - B.Tech/B.E., Mechanical Engineering
- 12th, Kerala, English
- 10th, Kerala, English
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