Moses P

Currently working at the Aircraft Research and Design Centre (ARDC), contributing to the structural design and analysis of various critical subsystems for combat and next-generation aircraft. Responsibilities include:

• Performing static and dynamic structural analysis of components such as landing gear assemblies, pylons, and Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) frames, ensuring compliance with airworthiness requirements and safety standards.
• Evaluating and maintaining Reserve Factors (RF) across structural components to meet design loads, durability requirements, and operational conditions.
• Supporting the design process through finite element modeling (FEM) and simulation using industry-standard tools such as NASTRAN, PATRAN, and HyperMesh.
• Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize structural designs for weight reduction while maintaining structural integrity and performance.
• Contributing to the development of next-generation aircraft platforms by analyzing integration effects and structural interactions between airframe and mission systems.
• Ensuring alignment with military aviation standards and contributing to continuous improvement in structural analysis methodologies and best practices.

• . Create, optimize, and refine 3D models for various aerospace projects.
• . Work closely with the team to ensure designs align with technical and functional requirements.
• . Prototyping Assistance: Support in visualizing and prototyping components or systems as needed.

• . Worked as a CAE engineer on enhancing the aerodynamic efficiency of a wing flap.
• . Simulating a prototype aircraft wing with an additional feature on the flap to improve aerodynamic performance.
• . Conducting aerodynamic analysis using ANSYS Fluent.
• . Analyzing the wing's performance at varied angles of attack and flap angles.

• Managed bill of materials (BOM) during production.

• Conducted gauge checks for quality assurance.

• Validated high-precision components

• . Worked on the "Design Validation & Optimization of LRU Support Structure" project.
• . Independently developed and refined the geometric model, focusing on complex surfaces.
• . Conducted structural analysis and optimization to meet required specifications and performance criteria.
• . Gained expertise in design validation, optimization, and advanced modeling techniques.

• . Received professional training in design software, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• . Provided classroom training to students on the practical application of design software.
• . Delivered presentations on design software to enhance students' understanding.

• . Explored flame propagation, stability, and ignition in premixed combustion systems.
• . Designed an optimized de Laval nozzle for premixed combustion.
• . Focused on Mach number and pressure distribution in flow characteristics.
• . Simulated combustion and flow using ANSYS Fluent.
• . Validated simulation results by analyzing temperature, pressure, and velocity profiles using MATLAB.

• . Gained hands-on experience in designing and fabricating CubeSats.
• . Learnt about and tested various sensors used in CubeSat systems.
• . Acquired practical skills in soldering and circuit building.
• . Gained knowledge about Arduino Programming, Printed Circuit Boards, etc.