Soham Sharma
Aerospace Design Engineer specializing in tactical UAV airframes, CAD/CAM mechanical assemblies, and propulsion mechanisms — with CFD and numerical simulations applied to validate aerodynamic performance.
Developing flight-ready aerospace structures, defense UAV airframes, and propulsion mechanisms verified through advanced computational fluid dynamics.
Core Engineering Competencies
Computational & ExperimentalCFD & Simulation Results
Computational fluid dynamics applied as a rigorous validation tool to verify aerodynamic designs, shock waves, and transient structural responses.
Transient Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI)
Structural Aeroelasticity & Flutter Analysis
Projectile Wake Dynamics & Vortex Shedding
Ballistic Trajectory Stability & Spin Decay
Atmospheric Ballistics Wake Resolution
Center of Pressure (CP) Migration
Unfletched Flow Detachment Comparison
Baseline Drag & Yaw Instability Validation
Subsonic Pressure Coefficient Distribution (Mach 0.3)
Stagnation Point & Forebody Gradient
High-Subsonic Compressibility Contours (Mach 0.7)
Local Acceleration & Suction Peak Analysis
Transonic Shock Wave Formation (Mach 1.0)
Normal Shock Boundary-Layer Interaction (SBLI)
Supersonic Fin Shock & Expansion Fans (Mach 1.0)
Control Surface Wave Drag Verification
Engineering Projects
Selected research in supersonic flow solvers, solid rocket motors, turbomachinery design, and autonomous aerospace applications.
Solid Propellant Rocket System
Single-stage high-thrust solid rocket motor engineered with custom propellant grain geometry, static test firing analysis, and OpenRocket telemetry simulations.
Turbojet Compressor Prototype
Centrifugal compressor stage and diffuser assembly for high-altitude reconnaissance micro-turbojets using PyCycle thermodynamic cycle modeling and Fusion 360 parametric CAM.
High-Reliability Impact Trigger for Ordnance
Mil-spec mechanical-inertial impact initiation mechanism engineered for aerial payloads and guided munitions with redundant safety and arming interlocks.
Parallel CFD Solvers & Supersonic Mach Sweeps
High-fidelity parallelized compressible flow simulations across Mach 0.3 to 1.9 using OpenFOAM (rhoPimpleFoam), HiFun industrial solvers, and automated Python SU2 scripting.
Bird Strike Prevention System (Tech Expo 1st Place)
Award-winning aerodynamic intake deflection system designed to divert airborne wildlife away from critical turbofan core compressor stages without penalizing engine thrust.
Ballistics & Flight Dynamics of the Arrow (Dhanurved)
Analytical research and wind-tunnel CFD investigating aerodynamic stability, center of pressure vs center of gravity margins, and vortex shedding on ancient Indian projectile designs.
AI Drone Design Assistant
Full-stack aerospace engineering platform powered by Gemini API, React, and TypeScript for rapid airframe sizing, motor-propeller thrust matching, and automated aerodynamic fixes.
PERT Aerospace Project Workflow Optimizer
Critical Path Method (CPM) and PERT calculation suite for aerospace flight-test and prototype manufacturing programs with 3-point probabilistic scheduling.
Comprehensive Aerospace Inventory & Telemetry System
Enterprise avionics components inventory and bill-of-materials (BOM) tracking platform with immutable component serial logs, QR telemetry, and flight hardware lifecycle audits.
Skills & Tooling
Specialized engineering software, numerical solvers, propulsion test rigs, and hardware fabrication tools.
CAD, CAM & Generative Design
Autodesk Fusion 360
ExpertSurface modeling, parametric assemblies, 5-axis CAM toolpaths, structural generative design.
Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks
AdvancedDetailed aerospace mechanical drafting, mold design, FEA stress validation.
ArtCAM & XCAD/CAM
AdvancedPrecision CNC routing, profile cut generation, composite tooling.
3D CAD Mesh Engineering
ExpertSTL triangulation clean-up, surface repair, reverse engineering.
Work Experience
Industrial computational fluid dynamics, military drone systems integration, and mechanical testing.
CFD Intern / Computational Aerodynamics Engineer
Defense Drone Trainee & Systems Integrator
Precision Systems & Medical Engineering Intern
Leadership & Responsibilities
Treasurer & Sponsorship Head
Managing institutional budgeting and secured marquee corporate sponsorships for international collegiate summit.
Sub-Head (Equity & Mentorship)
Mentored over 60 junior orators and adjudicated university-level Parliamentary Debates.
Head of Sponsorship
Spearheaded corporate sponsor outreach and vendor logistics for university racing team chassis development.
Honors & Certifications
Recognized national design competition placements, tech expo innovation prizes, and technical drone training.
Semifinalist - NACDEC THAR Competition
NACDEC IndiaCompleted till the Final Design Report (FDR) round (Semifinals) for comprehensive aircraft conceptual and aerodynamic design.
1st Place - Tech Expo 2024
Parul UniversityAwarded 1st Place for the Bird Strike Prevention System engineering prototype.
1st Runner-Up - Yugmak 2024
UPES DehradunRecognized for innovative engineering design and technical presentation.
Drone Engineering Certification
CorizoAdvanced certification covering drone aerodynamics, flight controllers, motor sizing, and autonomous missions.
FEA / CFD Simulation Training
FEYNMAN AEROSPACEHands-on industrial training in finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and grid convergence.
Drone Technology Certification
Parul UniversityFundamental principles of multirotor dynamics, telemetry sensors, and airframe construction.
1st Runner-Up Speaking Skills
Byte XLAwarded 1st Runner-Up for technical communication and oratory excellence.
Get in Touch
Available for computational fluid dynamics research, UAV airframe engineering, propulsion system development, and technical collaboration.