Hello, I'm

Vinayak Manoj Nair

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Aerospace Engineering student at Texas A&M University, passionate about GNC systems, CFD analysis, and embedded avionics. US Citizen seeking internship opportunities.

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01. About Me

From CAD Geometry to Flight Logic

I am an Aerospace Engineering student at Texas A&M University, where my education extends far beyond the lecture hall. My journey in aerospace began with a fascination for how massive airframes survive the brutal forces of flight.

My academic foundation includes rigorous coursework in Aerospace Structural Analysis, Theoretical Aerodynamics, and Aerothermodynamics. But I quickly realized a critical truth: A perfect airframe is useless without the brain to fly it.

This revelation drove me to master the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems that bring aircraft and spacecraft to life. I've validated lift coefficients in Star-CCM+, built PID controllers in Python, and developed embedded systems with Raspberry Pi and real-time sensors.

Today, I sit at the intersection of Structural Design, Aerodynamics, and Avionics—uniquely positioned to contribute to the next generation of aerospace systems.

3.45 GPA
$25K Merit Scholarship
4 Major Projects
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02. Technical Arsenal

A comprehensive toolkit spanning simulation, avionics, design, and software development

Simulation & CFD

Star-CCM+
ANSYS Fluent
Altair HyperWorks (Meshing)
SolidWorks Simulation (FEA)
XFoil

Avionics & Testing

LabVIEW (DAQ)
Simulink
Arduino / Raspberry Pi
I2C/SPI Protocols
Oscilloscopes

Design & Standards

SolidWorks (CSWA)
Siemens NX
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Systems Engineering (V-Model)

Programming

Python (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
MATLAB
C++
Git/GitHub
Linux (Bash)

Tools & Technologies

Star-CCM+
Python Python
MATLAB MATLAB
C++ C++
SolidWorks
Raspberry Pi Raspberry Pi
Git Git
Linux Linux
Arduino Arduino
LabVIEW

03. Featured Projects

Hands-on engineering projects demonstrating technical depth across GNC, CFD, structures, and embedded systems

Featured Project • GNC/Software

Rocket Landing Flight Control Simulation

Developed a 3-DOF flight dynamics simulator in Python to model vertical rocket descent, implementing a PID control loop to modulate thrust and stabilize the vehicle. Conducted Monte Carlo analysis (N=500 iterations) to predict landing dispersion ellipses under stochastic wind shear conditions, verifying guidance logic robustness.

  • Python
  • PID Control
  • NumPy
  • Monte Carlo
  • Physics Engine
3-DOF Simulation
500 Monte Carlo Runs
2025 Ongoing
Featured Project • Aerodynamics

NACA 2412 Airfoil CFD Validation Study

Performed RANS CFD analysis on a NACA 2412 airfoil using Star-CCM+ to evaluate Lift/Drag coefficients at varying angles of attack (0° to 15°). Validated simulation results against historical NASA wind tunnel data, achieving a correlation within 3.5% error margin by conducting a mesh independence study.

  • Star-CCM+
  • ANSYS Fluent
  • RANS
  • Mesh Analysis
  • Validation
<3.5% Error Margin
0°-15° AoA Range
NASA Validated
Structures/Design

MD-11 Aircraft CAD Assembly & Analysis

Designed a parametric CAD assembly of an MD-11 aircraft section, modeling complex lofted surfaces for the fuselage and wing-body fairing (24 parts). Generated technical drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 (GD&T) standards and performed Static Structural FEA to verify Factor of Safety under 2.5G loading.

  • SolidWorks
  • FEA
  • GD&T
  • ASME Y14.5
24 Parts
2.5G Load Analysis
Avionics/Embedded

Maroon Spots: IoT Embedded System

Engineered a real-time detection system using ultrasonic sensors and Raspberry Pi, achieving 87% accuracy through optimized edge data processing. Reduced system latency to ~650ms by optimizing Python backend logic for asynchronous event handling.

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Python
  • Sensors
  • IoT
87% Accuracy
650ms Latency
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04. Experience & Education

Aug 2023 - Dec 2026 (Expected)

Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

  • GPA: 3.45/4.00
  • Scholarship: $25,000 Merit Recipient
  • Status: US Citizen
Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

Engineering Research Assistant

Texas A&M University

  • Developed Python scripts using Pandas to automate the processing of large-scale aerospace research datasets, reducing manual data entry time by 40%
  • Implemented data validation algorithms in MATLAB to improve dataset accuracy by 20%, supporting the reliability of predictive models for flight system analysis
  • Collaborated with Principal Investigators to visualize statistical trends, enabling evidence-based design decisions
Dec 2023 - May 2024

Undergraduate Researcher

Texas A&M University - Biometrics Lab

  • Integrated real-time biometric sensors into a monitoring application, handling analog-to-digital signal conversion
  • Analyzed multi-variable time-series data to improve monitoring accuracy by 80%, utilizing statistical methods to filter sensor noise
Relevant Coursework

Aerospace Engineering Curriculum

Texas A&M University

  • Aerospace Structural Analysis
  • Aerospace Mechanics of Materials
  • Theoretical Aerodynamics
  • Aerothermodynamics
  • Principles of Electrical Engineering
  • Differential Equations

Certifications & Skills

SolidWorks CSWA
GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
Systems Engineering (V-Model)
US Citizen

05. Get In Touch

I'm actively seeking aerospace engineering internship opportunities. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your team!

Email

Vinhoustontexas@gmail.com

Phone

+1 (413) 275-6713

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/Vin2005

Portfolio

vinnair.me

Location

College Station, TX