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Nishanth Goli
Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineer
Brentwood,TN
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Summary
Multifaceted Control Systems Engineer with over 5 years of expertise in Unmanned Aerial Systems Design, Development, Integration and Testing. Adept in performing Aircraft Vehicle Dynamics and Control Systems Modelling and Simulation (M&S). Extensive knowledge of requirements engineering and systems architecture design. Motivated and quick-learner ready to adapt to the needs of the team and project.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2
2
Years of teaching experience
Work History
Research Engineer
The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
01.2015 - Current
- Played crucial role in five FAA sponsored projects, each averaging over half million dollars in funding. Project duties involved Literature Review, Requirements Analysis and Development, Hardware/Software Development and Testing, Flight Testing, Post-Flight Data Review, Aircraft Flight Dynamics and Controls Modeling and Simulation, Test Data Analysis and Reporting, Project Management and Report Writing.
- Performed Failure Flight Testing on several COTS UAS, and analyzed post-flight data. Identified design characteristic of one COTS UAS that improved its safety, thus, benefitting customer.
- Performed high-fidelity Modeling and Simulation of COTS UAS to estimate post-failure impact characteristics. Developed and validated flight dynamic models and modeled vehicle controller behavior mimicking Ardupilot/PX4.
- Developed novel high-fidelity modelling technique of estimating Probability of Collision of UAS with non-participating people for any given CONOPS. Collaborating with industry partners to market this work and develop modular software tools.
- Performed Requirements Analysis and Definitions and System Architecture development for project proposal development while collaborating with researchers, faculty and industry partners to win external funding.
- Supported design, development and testing of Compound Helicopter - addition of wings for additional lift and ducted fan for propulsion. Performed aircraft sizing and preliminary performance calculations.
- Designed, developed and tested UAS payloads to support academic research - Infrared and Multispectral Camera payload for Soil Moisture estimation, Solar Panels inspection and wildfire modeling, respectively
- Hands-on experience implementing and testing, both SIL and HIL, novel Vehicle Control Algorithm on COTS quadcopter inside Motion Capture Lab.
- Supported development and testing of vision-based localization of robot in an area around a 3D reference object using a single camera only. Gained hands-on experience with Computer Vision, and perception.
- Possesses extensive knowledge and modest hands-on experience with perception, path-planning, sensor fusion, localization, modern control techniques, swarming, Fault Detection, Isolation and Reconfiguration (FDIR) algorithms, Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMEA), man-machine teaming and Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning gained through supporting UAH staff and faculty research and working on proposals, collaborating with faculty and commercial industry partners.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills developed while working with faculty and external collaborators on proposal development in response to funding solicitations.
Lecturer
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
08.2019 - Current
- Taught two-credit class to more than 70 undergraduate students each semester on use of Computer Aided Design.
- Developed semester outlines and instructional plans for each class session to comply with stated course objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Aerospace Systems Engineering
University Of Alabama At Huntsville
Huntsville, AL 08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Society Of India
Delhi, India 08.2006 - 12.2010
Skills
MATLAB & Simulink/Python
undefinedAffiliations
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) - Senior Member, Modeling and Simulation Technical Committee Member, & Greater Huntsville Section Chair
Timeline
Lecturer
University Of Alabama In Huntsville
08.2019 - Current
Research Engineer
The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
01.2015 - Current
Master of Science - Aerospace Systems Engineering
University Of Alabama At Huntsville
08.2012 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Society Of India
08.2006 - 12.2010
Interests
Outdoors - Nature Lover
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