Aerospace GNC Engineer

Rania Hany Heider

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Objective

Aspiring Aerospace Engineer specializing in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) for rocket systems. Proven technical proficiency in CFD Analysis, PCB Design, and Embedded Systems, with hands-on experience in CubeSat mission methodology and Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS). Committed to leveraging analytical problem solving and collaborative leadership to drive innovation in advanced aviation and next-generation space exploration projects. Education

Cairo University Faculty of Engineering Aerospace Department Oct 2022 – Jul 2027 Internships

Internship Design, Build, Fly Competition Jul 2024 – Nov 2024

• Designed a maneuverable long-endurance UAV for payload delivery, optimizing flight time and structural performance.

• Applied aerospace principles to innovate solutions for logistics challenges within a collaborative team environment. Internship Micro Jet Engine Sep 2025 – Nov 2025

• Analyzed engine subsystems and operational cycles to design a Micro Jet Engine for specific rocket mission profiles.

• Performed high-fidelity simulations using Ansys to validate propulsion efficiency and thermal distribution. Projects

MTC SatC 2025 CubeSat Competition - Military Technical College

• Designing a 3U CubeSat structure and developing control logic for payload operations and orbital state transitions. CanSat Mission Design Structure, 3-Layer PCB, GNC

• Engineered a 3-layer PCB for EMI-shielded telemetry and designed a mechanical structure for stable atmospheric descent.

• Integrated GNC algorithms and Data Acquisition systems for real-time sensor fusion and attitude determination. Embedded Systems Development STM32, GPS, IMU, Arduino

• Developed an STM32 platform for real-time GPS/IMU tracking and built an Arduino-based Smart Garage for hazard mitigation.

Remote Sensing & GIS Google Earth Engine (GEE), JavaScript

• Automated satellite image extraction and geospatial mapping in GEE to analyze regional agricultural and climate data.

Technical Experience

• Space Systems Technology Laboratory (SSTL): Data Acquisition and Control Member

• Cairo University Eco-Racing Team (CUERT): Autonomous Embedded Member Tools

• Programming: C, Python • Data Acquisition: LabVIEW

• Control & Sim: Simulink, STK • CFD Analysis: Ansys

• Electrical: Proteus, EasyEDA • Mechanical: SolidWorks Soft skills

• Teamwork & Leadership • Problem-Solving • Public Speaking

• Proactive Development • Eager to Learn

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