Ananda Vigneshwaran ..
Aerospace Engineering Professional with SolidWorks Experience
Hyderabad,
India
About
Aerospace Engineer specializing in spacecraft propulsion design, experimental diagnostics, Multiphysics modeling & AIT. Expertise includes CFD, conjugate heat transfer, Fluid–Structure Interaction (FSI), plasma dynamics, electrostatic & electromagnetic field analysis, & structural (FEA) analysis for propulsion system design & optimization. Experienced in component-level testing, data-driven performance evaluation, & high-fidelity numerical modeling. Experienced in collaborative environments, developing, validating, and optimizing simulation-driven propulsion solutions. Proficient in advanced simulation tools and analytical methodologies to solve complex multidisciplinary engineering problems. Committed to continuous learning and innovation, with a strong eagerness to contribute to a team focused on chemical and electric spacecraft propulsion technologies.
Technical Skills
Design Tools - SOLIDWORKS, SIEMENS NX 12, Autodesk Fusion 360, CATIA V5, Autodesk Eagle.
Analytical Tools - ANSYS Products, COMSOL Multiphysics, RPA, Open Rocket, Open Motor, GMAT, CST Studio suite.
Programming & Utilities - MATLAB, Arduino, Python, HTML, MS Office, Veusz, Tecplot.
Experience
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Spacecraft Plasma Propulsion Engineer/Scientist
Stardour Aerospace Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Full-time
Aug 2024 –
Present
1 yrs 11 mos
Hyderabad, TS, India
‣ Led the design, development, full-stack Multiphysics multiphase computational analysis, and experimental validation of core components of a steam Resistojet for CubeSat propulsion, including the heating element and CD nozzle, performing parametric and geometric sweep studies of critical components to optimize performance and experimentally validate simulation results.
‣ Responsible for conducting component-level Computational Multiphysics analysis of an Electrodeless plasma Thruster being developed by the company, ensuring performance evaluations.
‣ Led the propulsion subsystem integration including power interface, thermal management, and structural mounting, ensuring compatibility with spacecraft mass, power, and volume constraints. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to meet mission requirements and drive optimal integration. - Electric Propulsion System R&D Intern Stardour Aerospace Technologies Pvt. Ltd. · Internship May 2024 – Jul 2024 2 mos Hyderabad, TS, India ‣ Conducted detailed numerical analysis and proposed a thruster concept aligned with the company's mission objectives, ensuring its suitability for specific operational goals and performance criteria.
Education
- Madras Institute of Technology – Anna University M.Eng., Aerospace Technology, 7.78/10 2022 – 2024
- Noorul Islam Centre for Higher Education – Noorul Islam University B.Eng., Aerospace Engineering, 8.34/10 2018 – 2022
Licenses & Certifications
- RAPID PROTOTYPING TECHNOLOGY May 2023 – Present
- ESSENTIALS FOR NX CAD May 2023 – Present
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Last seen: June 30, 2026
Languages
English Full professional proficiency
Tamil Native or bilingual proficiency
Japanese Elementary proficiency
Korean Elementary proficiency
Malayalam Limited working proficiency
Location
Hyderabad, India