Nikhila Priyadarshini
System Engineer Specializing In Control Engineering, Mechanical Design, Robotics And Actuation
Bengaluru,KA
Summary
Dynamic Systems Engineer with expertise in control engineering, mechanical design, robotics, and actuation. Equipped with a robust foundation from a master's program in satellite technology at Julius Maximilian University, Germany, ready to leverage academic knowledge in a challenging and innovative environment. Committed to professional growth and passionate about technological advancement, seeking opportunities that foster skill development and organizational success. Proven ability to adapt and thrive in fast-paced settings while contributing effectively to team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
System engineer
Ananth Technologies
09.2022 - 10.2024
- Designed and developed the deployment mechanism for solar panels for nano and small satellite class as the lead engineer and project manager. completed its execution, qualification testing, and documentation successfully. Led the D&D of Hold and release mechanisms for solar panel deployment, ensuring efficient and reliable functionality. Conducted extensive market research on the small satellite industry, identifying potential areas for growth and development. Contributed to satellite mission planning, ensuring mission success and adherence to project timelines.
Space System Analyst
Dhruva Space
10.2021 - 08.2022
- An avid technology enthusiast and system engineer specializing in mechanical system design, control systems engineering, robotics and actuation systems. Leveraging these skill sets towards design and development of space payloads for earth observation encompassing mission planning, requirement engineering orbital mechanics design, qualification testing and associated documentation. Successfully managed the realization and testing of 1U CubeSat deployer currently launched and is having heritage.
Research Assistant
etamax space GmbH
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Assimilated list of all the CubeSats existing in the low earth orbit with their dimensional details. Further characterized this data to evaluate CubeSat density based on their orbital inclinations and altitude. Utilized the ESABASE2 tool to evaluate the risk of collision of the CubeSat with space debris over its lifetime. Successfully completed the work within a short span of 3 months.
Research Assistant
Zentrum fur telematik
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Identified critical components in the CubeSat for thermal analysis. Created simplified thermal model of the CubeSat in ANSYS. Carried out thermal analysis of the CubeSat during eclipse and solar cycles.
Education
Masters - Satellite Technology-Advanced Space Systems, Mechanical system design, Control engineering, spacecraft system engineering, robotics and actuation
Julius Maximilians University
Wuerzburg, Germany01.2021
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace system design, Control system, Finite element analysis
International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management, Jain University
01.2018
Skills
System development
Certification
12th Pico and Nano Satellite Workshop on “Technology for Small Satellite Research" Julius Maximilian University, Wuerzburg Sep 2019 - Sep 2019
Accomplishments
- Research Paper : Case study on oil spills using remote sensing satellite Research paper selected for presentation at IAC2022. (20 Apr 2022)
- Research Paper : A Small Satellite Constellation for Smart Agriculture Wurzburg Agriculture Space Project(WASP) A Small Satellite Constellation for Smart Agriculture, IAC2020 (12 Oct 2020)
- Research Paper: Sub-protonic particles used to propel exploratory spacecrafts 'Sub-protonic particles used to propel exploratory spacecrafts', Nikhila Priyadarshini, Shreyash Dahale, LAMSYS2016, (SDSC,ISRO) (27 Jul 2016)
Extracurricular activities
A professional bharatanatyam dancer. Painting
Timeline
System engineer
Ananth Technologies
09.2022 - 10.2024
Space System Analyst
Dhruva Space
10.2021 - 08.2022
Research Assistant
etamax space GmbH
02.2020 - 05.2020
Research Assistant
Zentrum fur telematik
01.2019 - 04.2019
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace system design, Control system, Finite element analysis
International Institute for Aerospace Engineering and Management, Jain University
Masters - Satellite Technology-Advanced Space Systems, Mechanical system design, Control engineering, spacecraft system engineering, robotics and actuation
Julius Maximilians University