Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Honors Program. Expected graduation: Dec 2026.
Aerospace Engineering Portfolio
Haitish Gandhi
Aerospace engineering student and private pilot focused on systems engineering, GNC, avionics verification, robotics, UAV design, CAD, simulation, and flight-informed design.
Profile
Systems-first aerospace engineer with range across GNC, avionics, robotics, CAD, and flight.
Published AIAA research, Collins Aerospace experience, NASA L'SPACE systems work, and hands-on UAV/robotics projects.
Collins Aerospace RTX, avionics systems verification and validation.
Fly Legacy Aviation, Philadelphia, PA; 78 flight hours.
Publications
Published aerospace research.
AIAA work in hybrid robotics, planetary mobility, and bio-inspired UAV design.
2026
DOI: 10.2514/6.2026-1119
Design and Simulation of HyDroQuad - A Drone Quadruped Hybrid Robot
Hybrid drone-quadruped platform research covering system modeling, simulation, and design trade studies.
2025
DOI: 10.2514/6.2025-98207
Planetary Locomotion Systems for Enhanced Mobility Through Hybrid and Adaptive Methods
Hybrid and adaptive mobility concepts for planetary exploration.
2024
DOI: 10.2514/6.2024-85665
Applications of Bio-Inspired UAVs for Enhanced Aerial Capabilities
Bio-inspired UAV research focused on wing variability and aircraft control-surface concepts.
Project Highlights
Featured systems and aerospace projects.
HyDroQuad and NASA L'SPACE show requirements, architecture, simulation, CAD, and review-ready engineering.
Hybrid aerial-ground robotic platform
Principal investigator for a hybrid drone-quadruped platform. Scope: architecture, requirements, interfaces, CFD, trade studies, and Python/MATLAB modeling.
Open project detailsThermal protection proposal concept
Lead systems engineer for a 10-member re-entry heat shield proposal. Scope: requirements allocation, architecture trades, review leadership, and Siemens NX CAD support.
Open project detailsIndustry Work Projects
Collins Aerospace work across systems, test, hardware, and operations.
Public-safe highlights from avionics verification, workflow automation, hardware troubleshooting, and operations systems.
Avionics verification and validation
Requirements-based test planning, lab execution, issue tracking, and systems documentation.
Communication scenario modeling
Lab-ready scenarios for avionics communication behavior and validation coverage.
Test workflow automation
Repeatable documentation and automation workflow for engineering test scripts.
Hardware validation troubleshooting
Hardware startup validation, configuration review, evidence capture, and root-cause support.
Cross-training management tool
Training visibility tool for qualifications, coverage, SOPs, and production readiness.
Operations improvement framework
Kanban workflow, SOP deployment, stakeholder training, and 5S verification support.
Work Experience
Systems, aerospace research, operations, and engineering education.
A systems foundation with enough range to work across test, design, analysis, operations, and communication.
Systems Engineering Intern | Cedar Rapids, IA
Avionics verification, requirements-based testing, automation support, hardware troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
Operations Systems Engineering Co-op | Melbourne, FL
Cross-training tool deployment, operations improvement, 5S verification, SOP documentation, and production-system support.
Tutor & Teaching Assistant | ERAU
Tutored MATLAB, CATIA V5, statics, dynamics, and solid mechanics for undergraduate engineering students.
Student Ambassador | ERAU
Supported students, families, recruiters, and career-development events through clear communication and outreach.
Summer Camp Counselor | ERAU
Led STEM activities and daily camp operations for K-12 students.
Resume
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