Atharv S.

Experience

• Satellite PCB Design Engineer Intern Space Kidz India · Internship Sep 2026 – Present 1 mos Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Working on satellite electronics and PCB design for 12U satellite systems, focusing on the development of electronic hardware for critical satellite subsystems.
  
  Key areas of work:
  - PCB schematic design and layout development for satellite electronics.
  - Power electronics and power management subsystem design.
  - MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) board design for solar power systems.
  - EPS (Electrical Power System) board design for satellite power distribution and regulation.
  - BMS (Battery Management System) board design for battery monitoring and protection.
  - Component selection, datasheet analysis, and footprint verification.
  - PCB routing, design rule checks, and manufacturing documentation.
  - Bill of Materials (BOM) preparation and electronic hardware documentation.
  
  Tools: KiCad, electronic component datasheets, and PCB manufacturing tools.
• IIT BHILAI Indian Institute of Technology Bhilai (IIT Bhilai) · Internship Apr 2026 – Present 6 mos Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India Worked on engineering research and development projects involving MATLAB-based algorithm development, robotic systems, kinematic modeling, and mechanical mechanism optimization.
  
  **Key Projects & Technical Contributions**
  
  **1. Cable-Driven Underwater Robot**
  - Developed MATLAB-based algorithms for controlling a cable-driven underwater robotic platform.
  - Modeled three-dimensional movement and calculated cable lengths and length variations for robot positioning using four anchor points.
  - Worked with four NEMA 23 stepper motors and motor-control systems to achieve controlled X, Y, and Z movement through cable winding and unwinding.
  - Integrated MATLAB-based motion calculations with Arduino Mega-based motor control.
  - Explored IMU-based motion sensing and compensation to account for underwater platform movement and improve the robot's positional stability.
  
  **2. Low-Cost Lazy-Tong Mechanism Optimization**
  - Developed MATLAB simulations for the kinematic analysis and optimization of a low-cost lazy-tong robotic mechanism.
  - Analyzed displacement, velocity, and motion characteristics of a slider-crank-driven mechanism.
  - Worked on optimizing geometric parameters and input motion to meet specified stroke and end-effector velocity requirements.
  - Evaluated design constraints, link geometry, and mechanism performance through simulation and graphical analysis.
  - Explored the mechanism's application as a robotic end effector for precision sample plunge-freezing systems.
  
  **3. MATLAB-Based Algorithm Development**
  - Developed computational algorithms for engineering modeling, motion analysis, and system simulation.
  - Used MATLAB to calculate motion parameters, analyze system behavior, visualize results, and evaluate design alternatives.
  - Applied mathematical modeling and numerical optimization to engineering problems involving robotics and mechanical systems.
  
  **Technical Skills:** MATLAB, Algorithm Development, Kinematic Modeling, Numerical Optimization, Robotics, Arduino Mega, Stepper Motor Control, IMU Integration, Mechanical System Simulation, and Engineering Analysis.