Khagesh Bhardwaj

Experience

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  ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

  Spacecraft Mechanism Design Intern

  1. Designed a fully foldable parabolic cylindrical antenna which can be deployed to a predefined profile. 2. This work presented a pioneering industrial application of the traditional Bennett linkage for satellite antennas.3. Achieved an impressive deployed-to-stowed ratio of 8 by this innovative mechanism for satellite antennas.

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  ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Spacecraft Structural Analysis Intern

  Conducted modelling and parametric analysis on flexural joints within a Six-Axis Isolator-based Stewart Platform, focusing on optimizing design parameters to attain high axial stiffness and minimal bending stiffness.

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  ISRO - Indian Space Research Organization

  Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

  1. Designed and optimized 2D and 3D CAD models for 60+ electromechanical components, including PCBs and sensors, using Catia V6, ensuring manufacturability and seamless integration.2. Performed tolerance analysis for spacecraft and fixture designs, ensuring manufacturability and assembly feasibility.3. Led validation testing of satellite components, including build, test execution, and failure analysis to improve design.4. Led end-to-end mechanical design and manufacturing of a Smart Space Robot, applying DFA & DFMprinciples to optimize assembly, reducing build time by 30%.5. Developed and validated lightweight structural designs, achieving a 35% weight reduction in propellant tanks via iterative design optimization and advanced material selection.6. Conducted vibration and shock testing for large-scale aerospace components, ensuring durability under extreme mechanical loads up to 13.5g for flight conditions.7. Conducted static and dynamic FEA (stress, modal, vibration) for Lunar Lander, Human Space Flight, and NASA-ISRO SAR satellite, reducing failure risk by 50% and ensuring 99% reliability. Show less 1. Conducted 200+ hours of real-time and system integration testing of INsat Performance Analysis Software (INPAS) for the CH-3 (Lunar Lander), Gaganyaan (Human Space Flight), and NVS-01 (Navigation) missions.2. Designed and optimized C++ algorithms for orbit propulsion performance analysis during orbit-raising maneuvers, enhancing simulation speed by 30% and resolving 50+ software bugs in INPAS.3. Developed C++ software for risk analysis and contingency planning, enabling automated execution of 10+ orbit correction maneuvers and ensuring a 100% mission success rate for the CH-3 (Indian Lunar Lander) mission. Show less

  • Mechanical Design and Analysis Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2023

  • Mission Analysis Software Engineer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2023
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  Ansys

  Jun 2024 - Sept 2024

  Software Engineer Intern

  1. Developed a Python automation script using Ansys APIs to streamline CAD processing for 2,500+ PCB models, enhancing design workflow efficiency.2. Optimized CAD preprocessing and mesh generation for electromechanical components using Ansys Stacker Mesh Workflow, reducing processing time by 60% for high-volume manufacturing clients Apple and Nvidia.3. Validated automated workflows through interactive and batch testing using Ansys Regression Test Manager, ensuring robust and reliable mechanical simulations Show less

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  UC San Diego

  Oct 2024 - now

  Graduate Research Assistant

  1. Developing an advanced Kalman filter system with probabilistic data association for robust multi-object tracking, which can outperform traditional bounding-box-only tracking methods in accuracy and reliability.2. Enhance the algorithm by integrating deep neural features, achieving performance comparable to StrongSORT.

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  Ansys

  Jan 2025 - now

  Software Engineer Intern