Hello, I am

Gokul
Kailash.R

Project Engineer & Certified DGCA Drone Pilot. Specialising in UAV systems, ISO 9001 quality standards, and aviation innovation.

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Professional Experience

Project Engineer

Delhivery Robotics India Pvt Ltd

04/2026 - Present

Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Leading manufacturing processes for a 25kg VTOL UAV, ensuring component quality and performance standards.
  • Coordinating integration of UAV subsystems: propulsion, avionics, and payload assemblies.
  • Preparing technical documentation for assembly, testing, and compliance.
  • Supporting cross-functional teams during ground testing and flight trials to validate design.

UAV System Engineer

Asteria Aerospace Limited

02/2024 - 03/2026

Bangalore, Karnataka

  • Integrated 2 kg & 7 kg Quadcopters and a 7 kg VTOL (quad-plane) platform.
  • Supported system-level Verification & Validation (V&V) activities including subsystem testing and flight data evaluation.
  • Acted as Quality Design Reviewer, performing risk assessments and failure mode identification.
  • Developed automated Flight Log Analysis tools using Python for rapid post-flight diagnostics.
  • Applied ISO 9001 QMS practices (CAPA, RCA, QRM) throughout UAV lifecycle.

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Intern

Air India

09/2023 - 10/2023

Trivandrum, Kerala

  • Worked in Component Overhaul Division (Wheels & Brakes) and Aircraft Stores.
  • Gained hands-on experience with NDT testing machines and departmental operations.

Notable Projects

Quadcopter Drone Integration (2.5kg)

Integrated and developed a UAV including airframe, propulsion, avionics, and flight controller. Performed system integration, ground testing, and flight testing.

PixHAWK Mission Planner Python

Design of Fixed-Wing Trainer Aircraft

Conceptual and preliminary design of a fixed-wing trainer. Carried out sizing calculations, created 3D CAD models, and evaluated basic aerodynamic performance.

SolidWorks Aerodynamics

Linear Pulsed Detonation Engine

Experimental analysis of LPDE for propulsion applications. Studied detonation wave characteristics, ignition sequencing, and high-speed flow physics.

Ansys Workbench SolidWorks

Scaled Model P-51 Mustang

Designed and developed a scaled RC fixed-wing aircraft. Performed aerodynamic layout, airfoil selection, fabrication, and basic flight performance evaluation.

Fusion360 Fabrication

Technical Skills

UAV Systems & Integration

System integration & V&V of Quadcopter and Quadplane. Subsystem integration, ground testing, flight testing & flight log analysis.

Design & Analysis Tools

SolidWorks, CATIA V5, AutoCAD 2D, Ansys CFD.

Programming & Automation

Python (flight log analysis & test automation), C Programming, Bare Metal Programming, Embedded Systems.

Quality & Compliance

ISO 9001 QMS, Design Review, RCA, QRM, CAPA, Process Documentation.

Education & Certs

B.E Aeronautical Engineering

KCG College of Technology, Chennai (2020 - 2024)

CGPA: 8.54/10

Higher Secondary Certificate

St.Ann's MHS School, Chennai (2019 - 2020)

Score: 75.5%

Certifications

  • DGCA Certified Drone Pilot - Quad, Small and VLOS Category
  • Diploma in Product Design and Analysis
  • Executive Diploma in Embedded Systems
  • Drone Development Programme by RF Skilling Academy