Namdev Gautam

Materials Testing Engineer with over a year of experience in aerospace materials testing, metallography, and open to NDT roles also.

At Godrej

Aerospace, performed mechanical testing on aerospace composites and polymers, including tensile, flexural, and hardness tests, and conducted microstructure analysis of Titanium, Aluminium Alloys, and Inconel 718. Ensured NABL/ISO 17025 compliance in test reports and contributed to AS9100D-compliant lab safety. Seeks to apply a strong foundation in material characterization and quality assurance to critical lab and quality control functions.

Science Communicator – ISRO-Registered Space Tutor - Stargazing Mumbai - Mumbai

(2025-10 - 2026-05)

• Delivered astronomy outreach & stargazing sessions as ISRO-registered educator to diverse public audiences across Mumbai
• Simplified advanced physics & space science concepts through interactive learning, improving scientific curiosity and engagement

Graduate Trainee – Materials Testing Laboratory - Godrej Aerospace - Mumbai

(2024-08 - 2025-08)

• Performed mechanical testing on aerospace composites & polymers — tensile, flexural, ILSS, peel & hardness tests as per ASTM E8/E21 standards using Universal Testing Machine (UTM)
• Conducted microstructure analysis of Titanium, Aluminium Alloys & Inconel 718 through sample preparation, polishing, etching & optical microscopy
• Contributed to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), visual inspection & lab safety protocols in an AS9100D-compliant aerospace environment
• Operated and maintained UTM, Rockwell/Vickers/Brinell hardness testers, furnaces & optical microscopes
• Prepared NABL/ISO 17025-compliant test reports with full traceability, QMS documentation & calibration records

M.Sc. - Physics (Electronics) - University of Mumbai (2024-08)

B.Sc. - Physics - University of Mumbai (2021-06 - 2024-04)