Ripudaman Singh Shekhawat

Aerospace Engineer (IIT Bombay) with 2+ years of experience specializing in high-fidelity CFD, UAV conceptual sizing, and flight dynamics for ISR and Loitering Munition platforms. Proven track record in automating aerodynamic calculation frameworks and integrating simulation data with physical prototype development to accelerate design-to-flight cycles. Expert in aircraft design and simulation, with a focus on developing scalable digital tools for advanced aerial systems

Executive|RnD, UAV Division at Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited (2025-05 – Present)

• Led conceptual and preliminary sizing for Canister Launched Loitering Munitions (LM), transitioning designs from theoretical trade-off studies to physical prototype development and flight testing.
• Executed high-fidelity CFD simulations (ANSYS Fluent) and low-fidelity aerodynamic modeling to optimize lift-to-drag ratios and ensure high-speed stability.
• Stability analysis of UAVs and LMs
• Airfoil Design
• Preliminary design of MALE class UAV
• Design and analysis of Slotted wing airfoils

Mechanical RnD|Simulation and Analysis Team at ideaForge (2024-07 – 2025-05)

• Performed comprehensive stability analysis and flight dynamic modeling for medium-weight ISR UAVs, optimizing airframe performance for extended endurance and payload efficiency

Intern at ideaForge (2023-06 – 2024-04)

• Conceptual design of Large UAV for logistics purpose
• Propeller design and analysis

Aerodynamics & Manufacturing Subsystem Lead / Vice Head / Junior Designer Engineer at Team Rakshak, IIT Bombay (2021-09 – 2024-04)

Led the Aerodynamics & Manufacturing team in the integration of composite structures and 3D-printed components for rapid prototyping of search and rescue UAVs.

• Aerodynamics and manufacturing Subsystem Lead (May 2023 - April 2024)
• Vice Head of Aerodynamics and Manufacturing Subsystem (July 2022 - June 2023)
• Junior Designer Engineer (Aug 2021 - July 2022)

B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering – IIT Bombay (2020 – 2024)