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Palaniappan Subramanian

Berlin,BE

Summary

Manufacturing & Space Systems Engineer with 4+ years of cross-industry expertise in aerospace manufacturing, satellite systems, and robotics. Proven track record of scaling production efficiency by 6× (F-16 wings), leading global teams, and delivering award-winning space technologies.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manufacturing Engineering Executive

Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd.
11.2020 - 03.2023
  • Successfully industrialized the production of the F-16 supersonic wings aerostructure in India through FAI build as a manufacturing engineer and increased the line efficiency from 1 to 6 shipsets per month
  • Contributed to developing CAD digitization, RFQ bid Package, BOM & DFMEA for over 510 detail parts to build assembly, and stabilized the manufacturing processes for F-16 wings assembly in India
  • Coordinated with suppliers and customers to implement robotic precision drilling & rail production to reduce 45% takt time in the aerospace manufacturing line

Summer Intern

MAV Lab | Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Designed and fabricated a hybrid transition UAV flying wing (1.5m wingspan) capable of both VTOL and forward flight capabilities under the expert guidance of Dr. S. N. Omkar, Chief Research Scientist (IISc)
  • Constructed a full-scale working UAV using composite lamination, CNC & laser cutting and collected flight data

President

Infinity Space Club | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
05.2016 - 07.2020
  • Led a student organization that promoted astronautics and astronomy to develop an inquisitive culture in the country
  • Conducted India's first national space convention in 2018 & later 2nd version in 2020 with over 500 participants

Education

Master’s in Space Engineering (M.Sc.) -

Technische Universität Berlin
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies
Dehradun, India
06-2020

Skills

  • Python & MATLAB
  • Solidworks & CATIA
  • KiCAD
  • GMAT & STK
  • ANSYS CFD
  • SAP HANA PEO (ERP)
  • Jupyter
  • GIT

Languages

English
Hindi
Tamil
German (Learning)

Timeline

Manufacturing Engineering Executive

Tata Lockheed Martin Aerostructures Ltd.
11.2020 - 03.2023

Summer Intern

MAV Lab | Indian Institute of Science (IISc)
06.2019 - 07.2019

President

Infinity Space Club | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
05.2016 - 07.2020

Master’s in Space Engineering (M.Sc.) -

Technische Universität Berlin

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

University of Petroleum & Energy Studies

University Projects

  • PULSE PocketQube Satellite ADCS Engineer - Designing embedded aircoil ADCS for a PocketQube satellite with a radiation camera as payload., Simulating satellite control algorithm on a Matlab environment and ensuring accurate control rates., Programming of 9-axis IMU, Gyro, Magnetometer sensor ADCS controller unit for attitude determination and control.
  • BEARS European Rover Challenge Robotic Arm Mechanical Lead - Led the build of a robotic arm for the rover, contributing to mechanical design, calculations, CAD, FEM & 3D printing., ROS programming for control of the robotic arm and its various instruments., Placed 7th rank globally in the 10th edition of the European Rover Challenge held in Krakow.
  • On-Board Processing for TUBIN Satellite Student Project - Working on cloud detection and removing artifacts through on-board image processing for TU Berlin Satellite (TUBIN), application fire detection., Generated Python scripts using opencv to flag and fix bad pixels & identify clouds using only thresholding techniques.

Publications

  • Advances in Astronautics Science and Technology, Springer, Link, Study & Trade-off Review of New Concepts for Lunar Hydro Analysis, 10.1007/s42423-022-00109-5
  • 71st International Astronautical Congress (IAC), Dubai, Link, Designing a Landing System on Mars Using Electromagnetic Force
  • Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) DRUSE program, Multi-Terrain Unmanned Mobility Vehicle with Screw-Based Maneuver, Qualified zonal level for DRDO robotics & unmanned systems exposition
  • Academic Research, Comparison Study of Different Launch Vehicle Control Surfaces at Supersonic Speeds, Shape Transition of Entry Aeroshell for Improved Aerodynamic Efficiency

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