Harshil Hitesh Patel

San Jose, CA ***** • 669-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/harshilpatel5 • ac73qp@r.postjobfree.com

Aircraft Design Engineer

Dynamic engineer with a strong understanding of the theory and practical application of mechanical systems, structure, and performance

Proven success with aircraft design projects, including vehicle design, weight estimation, flight performance, stability/control analysis, and control system design. Cognizant of design for weight, producibility, durability, and customer specific needs. Demonstrated ability to present complex results and material to a variety of individuals.

Full-Lifecycle Design • Technical Documentation • Aerospace Structure Design • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) • Composite Structure Design • Part 23/25 Performance Analysis

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Software

SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA v5, Fusion 360, Autodesk Inventor

Aircraft Design

Advanced Aircraft Analysis (AAA), ANSYS (Workbench, FLUENT, ICEM CFD), ESI (GEOM, FASTRAN, CFD-Ace), MATLAB, Simulink, XFLR5

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Aircraft Design Engineer (10/2018 - Present)

Carosky, San Francisco, CA

Lead preliminary design, development, analysis, and modification of aircraft designs. Develop, enhance, analyze, and improve designs to support engineering requirements. Apply understanding of structural design technical principles towards solution of complex problems. Review organizational process and workflow regularly for continuous improvement. Perform tests to validate and verify that systems and components meet requirements and specifications

Key Achievements:

Spearhead research on cutting-edge design, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and affordability.

Conduct comprehensive, multi-point optimization of aerodynamics design with CFD analysis.

Teaching Assistant, Advanced Aircraft Design (8/2018 - 12/2018)

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage diverse range of students in an interactive learning process. Monitored and evaluated student academic progress and supervised student research activities. Graded design reports and exams for over 50 graduate and undergraduate students.

Key Achievements:

Engaged students in the learning process by providing individual feedback and meeting with students to answer questions and clarify concepts.

Guided students as they designed aircraft, advising on tools, techniques, and methods.

Engineering Intern (5/2015 - 7/2015)

Press Stamping Industries, Vadodara, India

Developed electrical/mechanical blueprints and designed system models. Operated variety of machinery, including CNC plasma and laser machines, stamping machines, spot welding machine, and shielded metal arc welding.

Key Achievement:

Played key role in design and manufacture of cowling to maintain V4 engine temperature, leading to better performance.

EDUCATION & PROJECTS

Master of Science, Aerospace Engineering (12/2018)

San Jose State University, San Jose, CA

Supersonic Business Jet: Designed mission-specific jet aligned with FAR Part 25 requirements, including flight control systems layout. Developed weight, balance, stability, and control analyses, as well as drag polar estimation and environmental/economic tradeoffs.

Bachelor of Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering (6/2016)

Gujarat Technological University, Gujarat, India

Modeling & Aerodynamic Analysis of Twin-Fuselage Aircraft Inboard Wing: Designed mission-specific geometry and performed weight, balance, stability and control, and environmental/economic tradeoffs. Presented research at Thermal Fluid Science and Tribology Applications national conference (India).

Single-Seat Glider: Collaborated with colleagues to design and build glider according to conventional aircraft design process. Produced reports covering performance, weight, balance, stability/control analysis, and drag polar estimation. Conducted cost analysis on materials and assembled model.

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