Narayana A

Motivated Aeronautical Engineering graduate with hands-on experience in aerospace propulsion, CAD design, mechanical assembly. Proficient in CATIA, SolidWorks, 3DEXPERIENCE, and AutoCAD, with experience in aircraft design, rocket motor integration, propulsion testing, and industrial manufacturing. Seeking opportunities as a Design Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer or Aerospace Technician to contribute technical expertise while continuously expanding my engineering knowledge and practical skills

Propulsion Technician at Rathi Aerospace Labs (RAL) — IIT Madras (2025-07 – Present)

• Assembled and integrated solid rocket motors as part of the core propulsion team, interpreting CATIA/SolidWorks assembly drawings and 3D models to guide component integration and cross-check fit and tolerances against CAD data.
• Conducted engine testing following aerospace safety and quality standards in the Rockets & Missiles Lab, IIT Madras.
• Handled solid propellant fuel systems including storage, preparation, and loading, and performed maintenance and troubleshooting of propulsion components, occasionally updating models/drawings to reflect as-built changes.

Construction Industrial Technician at CEV Engineering Pvt. Ltd. (2021-10 – 2022-02)

• Assembled CNG automobile components, gaining foundational mechanical assembly skills applicable to airframe hardware installation and component integration.

Intern at Virginia Tech, Chennai (2023-06 – 2023-07)

• Gained foundational knowledge of drone systems Explored cutting-edge technologies in drone delivery, including autonomous flight, obstacle avoidance and payload management.

Intern at Centre for Aerospace Research Remote Pilot Training Organization (CASR) (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Learn about piloting industrial drone (agriculture drone-medium size) and mission planner application.

B.E in Aeronautical Engineering – Anna University, MIT Campus, Chennai (2022 – 2025)

Diploma in Automobile Engineering – Sriram Polytechnical College, Chennai (2018 – 2021)