Mayukhi Sengupta

I am a 4th year Mechanical Engineering undergraduate with a strong interest in solving complex, real-world engineering problems. Experienced in Aerospace systems, payload integration, propulsion, CFD, FEA, and R&D through Team Sammard, VIT's rocketry team. Seeking opportunities in aerospace systems engineering, spacecraft design, payload integration, structures, and advanced mechanical systems.

Payload Lead at Team Sammard (2025-08 – Present)

• Leading development of the rocket payload for the SDL Payload Challenge conducted by Utah State University's Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL).
• Responsible for payload architecture, subsystem integration, testing, documentation, and mission verification activities.
• Coordinating mechanical and electrical interfaces between payload, structures, avionics, and recovery subsystems.
• Designing payload mounting systems and integration mechanisms to ensure functionality under high-G launch conditions.

Competition Lead (IREC 2026) at Team Sammard (2025-08 – Present)

• Leading Team Sammard's participation in the International Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC) 2026 in Texas, USA.
• Managing project planning, design reviews, manufacturing schedules, testing campaigns, budgeting, and technical documentation.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary teams across propulsion, structures, avionics, payload, recovery, and operations.
• Overseeing full vehicle development lifecycle from concept generation to launch readiness.

Engineering Research Centre (ERC) Intern at Tata Motors (2026-05 – 2026-07)

Project- Commercial EV Energy Efficiency Improvement

• Worked on identifying opportunities to improve energy efficiency by 5–10% in Commercial Electric Vehicles.
• Evaluated vehicle energy consumption through analysis of thermal management systems, rolling resistance, tractive force requirements, auxiliary loads, and electric powertrain operation.
• Conducted engineering studies and benchmarking analyses of efficiency improvement strategies.
• Collaborated with vehicle engineering teams and senior technical personnel during project evaluation.

B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering – Vellore Institute of Technology (2023 – 2027)