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Ishaan Desai

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Electro-Mechanical Design Engineer at Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd, integrating rugged hardware for the CHIMERA 200 counter-UAV system.

India
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At Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd, I led mechanical design integration for the CHIMERA 200 counter-UAV system, translating packaging, operational, and manufacturing constraints into enclosure and hardware design iterations. I developed mechanical integration concepts around computing hardware, control and HMI units, PDUs, displays, and associated electronics.

At STAR - Space Tech & Aeronautical Rocketry, I designed and developed SYLO, a static rocket-motor test platform, and produced a 17–17.9 kg physical prototype. I integrated thrust measurement, temperature and burn monitoring, weight-loss tracking, avionics access, and fire-safety provisions, supporting prototype testing and engineering documentation.

My work also includes contributing to a Triton-bound Neptune mission proposal at CONEX Research and developing sensor-integrated product and recovery prototypes. I bring experience in CAD/CAE, electronics packaging, rapid prototyping, validation, and manufacturing readiness, alongside postgraduate study in energy policy and finance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

PL

Electro-Mechanical Designer / Project Intern

Paras Defence & Space Technologies Ltd

Sep 2023 - Aug 2024 (11 months)

Led mechanical design integration for the CHIMERA 200 counter-UAV system, translating packaging, operational and manufacturing constraints into enclosure and hardware design iterations. Coordinated across R&D, procurement, quality, suppliers and India/France stakeholders, supporting prototype iteration and manufacturing readiness.

SR

Systems Engineer Intern

STAR - Space Tech & Aeronautical Rocketry

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 (2 months)

Designed and developed the SYLO static rocket-motor test platform for Class A–O motors up to 30 kNs total impulse, producing a 17–17.9 kg physical prototype. Integrated thrust measurement, temperature/burn monitoring, weight-loss tracking, avionics access and fire-safety provisions into the system architecture.

CR

Junior Design Intern

CONEX Research

Sep 2020 - May 2021 (8 months)

Contributed to a Triton-bound Neptune mission proposal and landing-system concepts for hostile environments. Supported early-stage design research, concept development and technical documentation.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of St Andrews logoUA

University of St Andrews

Master of Science, Energy Policy & Finance

2025 -

Pursuing an MSc in Energy Policy & Finance; dissertation submitted with final result pending as of September 2026.

University of Central Lancashire logoUL

University of Central Lancashire

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

Grade: 2:1

Completed a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering with a 2:1 classification.

Loughborough University logoLU

Loughborough University

Higher National Diploma, Product Design & Technology

Completed an HND in Product Design & Technology, with a major project on the RSQ rocket recovery system.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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