Aldrin Inbaraj
Summary
Career Summary
Results-driven Aerospace Engineer with 5 years of experience in aerospace and robotics. Proven track record
of leading engineering projects, optimizing processes, and achieving significant improvements in efficiency and
productivity. Skilled in CAD design, PCB design, data analysis, and microcontroller programming. Seeking to
leverage my expertise in a challenging role at a forward-thinking organization.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Assistant
Arizona State University, Machines
Chennai
07.2024 - Current
- Robotics and Intelligent Systems Laboratory (RISE) Lab, - Developed and implemented advanced control algorithms for the UR5 robotic arm using ROS1 and
- ROS2, focusing on precise task-specific operations
- Engineered a comprehensive digital twin of the UR5 utilizing NVIDIA Isaac Sim, integrating ROS for real-time control and Python for scripting automation and simulation management
- Utilized Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) methods for testing and debugging, ensuring efficient system veri- fication and troubleshooting without the need for physical hardware
- Collaborated closely with research teams to refine control precision and enhance task execution through simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- Internships
- Model Rocket Workshop by Rocketeers at IIST during Conscientia 2019 March 2019
- Quadrotor and RC aircraft Workshop by Skifi Labs June 2019
- PCB Manufacturing Precision Tools and
engineering team
NASA
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Lunabotics Challenge 2024 August 2023, Worked in the, to create a robotic system capable of traversing simulated lunar terrain and constructing a regolith-based berm for essential infrastructure support on the Moon
- Focused on the prototype part of the rover, including CAD modeling, PCB design, and gear system trou- bleshooting to ensure effective control systems for operations on the lunar surface.
Deployable Optical Receiver Aperture, DORA
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Engineered a payload antenna deployment mechanism, utilizing a burn wire and resistor system
- Worked as an RF engineer to integrate LoRa wireless communication system, contributing to the successful development of the DORA Cubesat.
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Executed comprehensive research comparing the efficiency of various heatsink designs based on their fin type
- Conceptualized and tested heatsink on a Heating test bed which was also built from scratch using a toaster circuit, resulting in valuable insights for thermal management solutions.
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pulsed Plasma Thruster
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Led a team of 4 into making a cost-effective Pulsed Plasma thruster (PPT) utilizing Teflon as fuel
- Managed the entire design process from material and component selection to fabricating the PPT
- Built vacuum chambers to test the experimental setup in near vacuum conditions, achieving promising results for innovative propulsion technologies.DOF Robotic Arm using Inverse Kinematics December 2022 - Developed a 4-DOF robotic arm using inverse kinematics to achieve precise end-effector positioning
- CAD modeled the arm components and programmed inverse kinematics algorithm into the arm’s control code
- Managed component sourcing and assembly, resulting in a fully functional robotic arm
- Comparing the Efficiency of Various Heatsink Designs
PlotiTude
02.2019 - 08.2021
- Developed a compact cube (4x4x4cm) that determines 3D flight trajectory using GPS coordinates, as part of the Cubes in Space program hosted by idoodleinc at NASA Wallops facility
- Managed critical responsibilities, such as flight software programming, PCB design, and systems integration, contributing to a successful satellite launch to the stratosphere
- Conceptualized and implemented a MATLAB app for post-analysis, exploring the correlation between alti- tude and the number of satellites that can be connected to a GPS module.
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Led a team of 9 to deploy two Bio-mimicked maple seed payloads from a CanSat at a given altitude and transmitted data collected from the payload to the ground station through the CanSat
- Administered various responsibilities such as CAD modeling, flight software programming, PCB design, and systems integration to ensure seamless project execution
- Coordinated effectively with team members and managed project timelines in a competitive setting during pandemic lockdown
- Secured 16th rank globally and 5th position in India.
High Powered Model Rocket
01.2019 - 04.2021
- Co-led a student amateur rocket group, focusing on the design and execution of model rockets and the development of an avionics bay for a K-class rocket with a target altitude of 5000ft
- Innovated payload, parachute ejection mechanisms and played a pivotal role in coding flight software, and
- PCB prototyping
- Applied practical avionics knowledge and flight principles in a hands-on rocketry project and took part in an inter-college rocket competition.
SSERD Research
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Published an ESA conference paper on Mitigation of Orbital Space Debris
- NASA Proposal Writing and Evaluation Experience (NPWEE)
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University
December 2024
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
May 2022
Skills
- Technical Skills
- CAD Design: Autodesk Fusion 360, Solidworks, Catia, Siemens NX
- PCB Design: Autodesk Eagle, Altium
- Data Analysis & Programming: MATLAB, Python
- Microcontroller Programming:
- Arduino, Python
- Simulation: ANSYS
- Hands-on experience: 3D printing, soldering, laser cutting
Accomplishments
- Https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qzI8UrUUp7zAqybHJwL5OtlZsKtmiUj5/view?usp=drive link
Certification
- Product Design from CADD Centre, Porur, Chennai December 2018 – Certificate ID: M180760773
- Autodesk Fusion 360 from Coursera May 2020 – Certificate ID: M8GC9G5ECA2B
- Certificate in ASU Project Management May 2024 - August 2024
Timeline
Research Assistant
Arizona State University, Machines
07.2024 - Current
Deployable Optical Receiver Aperture, DORA
07.2023 - 08.2023
01.2023 - 04.2023
09.2022 - 12.2022
Pulsed Plasma Thruster
11.2021 - 05.2022
12.2020 - 06.2021
SSERD Research
06.2020 - 08.2020
engineering team
NASA
12.2019 - 05.2024
PlotiTude
02.2019 - 08.2021
High Powered Model Rocket
01.2019 - 04.2021
Master of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Technology - Aerospace Engineering
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science
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