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MATLAB & Simulink/Python
Nishanth Goli
Autonomous Vehicle Systems Engineer
Brentwood
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
2015-01 - 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
2019-08 - 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
2012-08 - 2014-12
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Society Of India
2006-08 - 2010-12
Skills
Ardupilot/PX4/Linux/GIT
Hardware/Software Integration and Testing
Sensor Fusion, Perception, Localization, Path-Planning and Vehicle Control
Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Autonomous Vehicle Design, Development and Testing
Requirements Analysis and Definition
C++ Proficiency
Architectural Development
Modeling And Simulation
Vehicle Control Systems - Implementation and Testing
Affiliations
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
2019-08 - Current
Research Engineer
The University Of Alabama In Huntsville
2015-01 - Current
Master of Science - Aerospace Systems Engineering
University Of Alabama At Huntsville
2012-08 - 2014-12
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Society Of India
2006-08 - 2010-12
Languages
English
Hindi
Telugu
Interests
Exploring new places, its culture, food and people
Outdoors - Nature Lover