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Khizer Shaikh

Gröbenzell,Bavaria

Summary

Senior Embedded Software Engineer with over 9 years of experience in safety-critical avionics for Ultralight aircrafts and UAV systems, specializing in real-time embedded software for System-on-chip-based platforms. Proven expertise in full lifecycle development—from requirements to deployment—of high-reliability systems using C/C++, RTOS (QNX, VxWorks, Linux), and Matlab/Simulink. Adept at optimizing system performance, developing custom protocols (CAN, RS485), and integrating simulation environments for HIL testing and validation. Strong background in cross-functional team leadership in both startup and research environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Embedded Systems Engineer

Elektra Solar GmbH
03.2016 - Current
  • Engineered 20+ software components for Avionic hardware such as Sensors, Actuators and microcontrollers that are currently used in Elektra products
  • Designed redundant flight software (40%↑ fault tolerance) + FPGA drivers (Zynq SoC) for real-time sensor processing
  • Optimized RTOS (QNX/VxWorks/Linux): 25% faster boot, 20%↑ CPU availability via driver tuning meeting all key requirements
  • Designed CAN/RS485 protocols, reduced Aircraft cabling (30%↓) by optimizing bus architecture + HIL test automation (30%↓ validation time)
  • Led 5+ platform upgrades (fixed-wing/helicopter/multicopter), meeting all client KPIs
  • Designed and implemented DULV approved Zynq based camera rig architecture that drove 4-year revenue stream

Research Assistant

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
02.2021 - 01.2025
  • Led UAV motor controller & BMS development (Artix-7 FPGA), cutting costs 50% by eliminating SoC need while ensuring safety compliance
  • Automated Simulink module unit testing, reducing validation time by 35%
  • Built MicroBlaze-based debug and configuration tool for motor controller and BMS, slashing configuration time by 80%
  • Delivered HIL test rig prototype, adopted as lab standard for aircraft systems
  • Participated actively in regular EU project meetings with fellow partners to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.

Software Test Engineer

Accenture
07.2011 - 07.2013
  • Delivered 2 database projects with 100% test coverage, earning client commendations.
  • Boosted requirement coverage by 30% via optimized test plans (SQL/Teradata).
  • Accelerated bug resolution by 40% through client-developer mediation.

Education

Master of Science - Mechatronics

University of Siegen
Siegen, Germany
01.2016

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Telecommunications

University of Pune
Pune, India
01.2011

Skills

  • Languages: C/C, Verilog, MATLAB/Simulink
  • FPGA/SoC: Xilinx Tools, bare-metal & RTOS integration
  • RTOS: QNX, VxWorks, FreeRTOS Linux: Yocto
  • Protocols: CAN, Serial (Rs232/RS-485), Ethernet, I2C, SPI
  • Aircraft Propulsion, Flight Control, Flight Tests
  • Validation: Hardware-in-Loop (HIL), Electrical Schematic Debugging
  • Multidisciplinary Team Leadership Challenging Environment Adaptability
  • End-to-End System Ownership (Design → Flight Tests)

Language Skills

English (Proficient)
German (Good)
Urdu (Proficient)
Hindi (Proficient)
Arabic (Basic)

Timeline

Research Assistant

German Aerospace Center (DLR)
02.2021 - 01.2025

Embedded Systems Engineer

Elektra Solar GmbH
03.2016 - Current

Software Test Engineer

Accenture
07.2011 - 07.2013

Master of Science - Mechatronics

University of Siegen

Bachelor of Engineering - Electrical & Telecommunications

University of Pune

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