Abhiram K. Email & Phone Number

Hawthorne, California, US

Starlink flight software (satellite bus)My team writes embedded software that autonomously flies thousands of spacecraft. We're responsible for the full lifecycle of our software and are involved with every stage of the Starlink program, spanning design, test, and operations. I'm actively hiring - send me a message if this sounds interesting to you!

Hawthorne, California, US

Starlink vehicle software (satellite bus)Owned software running onboard flight computer, star trackers, and actuators. Responsibilities included software development/testing, new satellite bringup, and constellation operations.

Kent, WA, US

BE-4 avionics software development

Kent, WA, US

• New Graduate RotationRotation #3: Combustion Devices
• Automated testing and data processing for component level acceptance tests
• Contributed to data postprocessing automationRotation #2: NG Fluid Systems
• Completed preliminary design for manual valveRotation #1: Engine Avionics
• Executed environmental acceptance testing
• Automated requirement verification procedures

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Designed avionics bay for competition rocket
• Led research/preliminary design of liquid oxygen run tank for ground testing
• Developed cryogenic o-ring seal design calculator
• Taught younger students fundamentals of rocketry, focusing on structural design, thermodynamics, and DFM

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

Supplier management/corporate liaison, senior engineer/mentor for student high powered rocketry team. Primary technical work with avionics and propulsion subteams.

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Contribute to the team whenever and however possible
• Ensure that all subsystems are properly integrated
• Maintain communication between subteams
• Anticipate upcoming problems and work with technical leads to find solutions before issues arise
• Set and maintain reasonable deadlines for the team
• 2nd place finish in Advanced Category at IREC 2016

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Represent MASA at safety and facilities meetings
• Work with administration and aerospace dept. technicians to set rules for rocket engine testing
• Ensure that MASA members follow all safety regulations
• Work with propulsion team members to confirm that all safety factors and SOPs followed guidelines
• Design fins for solid rocket using data from RasAero, attempting to maximize structural stability and minimize drag
• Design, build, test, and operate avionics ground controls for hybrid engine testing

Kent, WA, US

New Glenn Flight Autonomy

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

EECS 592 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence

Hawthorne, California, US

Avionics Mechanical Engineering

Kent, WA, US

Avionics Software

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Hold office hours to help students solve issues with projects
• Assist with miscellaneous lab preparation tasks
• Run quadcopter flight sessions with students

Arlington, VA, US

• Space Launch System - Propulsion Analysis (Core Stage Thrust Vector Control)
• Applied TVC hydraulic model to validate actuators against step response requirement
• Updated and validated Simulink model of TVC actuators based on new system parameters
• Resolved discrepancies between system performance table and CAD model of subsystem

Ann Arbor, Michigan, US

• Front line of technical support for the Computer Showcase
• Troubleshoot computer issues on the spot for customers
• Provide alternative options for repairs/replacements as necessary

Arlington, VA, US

• Guidance, Navigation, and Control department (Advanced Missile Systems Division)
• Performed trade study on rocket motors, updating relevant factors and providing range data
• Completed aerodynamic and structural analysis and updated 3DoF simulation for a wind tunnel test
• Implemented target update models and updated simulation parameters in preparation for flight test
• Designed and implemented requirements tests for simulation framework

Master Of Engineering - Meng, Space Engineering

Bachelor’S Degree, Aerospace Engineering

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