Aerospace engineer (TU Delft, BSc & MSc) with a strong background in modelling, simulation, and structural engineering (RFEM, ANSYS). Experience with marine loads and offshore structures has grown my interest in the energy sector. Born and raised in Singapore, I bring an international mindset, solid physics intuition, and a commitment to contributing to the Dutch energy industry.
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Sowndariya Dhiyaneeswaran
Delft
Summary
Overview
3
years of professional experience
Work History
TWD
Engineer
04.2025 - Current
Job overview
- Performed structural analyses using free-body diagrams, RFEM models, and ANSYS Mechanical simulations.
- Acted as project responsible, independently delivering full engineering scopes and communicating directly with clients.
- Applied parachute simulation and modelling expertise to TWD’s underwater parachute innovation project.
- Conducted wave statistics and marine load assessments for the Marine team.
Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited
Engineering Intern, Factory Systems
07.2023 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Identified a problem and created a solution application using machine learning Contributed to the digital transformation of MRO processes for aircraft engines for Singapore Airlines and Rolls-Royce.
- Employed systems engineering principles to analyse and improve application workflow for increased operational efficiency.
Delft University of Technology
Teaching Assistant and Student Mentor
08.2022 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Helped students with basic aerodynamics and fundamental engineering.
- Trained to lead groups and handle vulnerable situations faced by first year students.
- Taught and guided two groups of ten students for their first semester 10hrs/week.
Education
Delft University of TechnologyDelft, Netherlands
Master's Degree from Aerospace Engineering: Spaceflight Dynamics
12.2025
University Overview
- Notable courses: Aerodynamics, Re-entry systems, Spacecraft attitude dynamics and control systems, and Astrodynamics.
- Thesis: Integrating and simulating a 9-DOF parafoil model for precision landings on Titan under Dr.ir. E. Mooij’s supervision, using MATLAB, Simulink, and Python. Presented the paper in the ESA FAR conference.
Delft University of TechnologyDelft, Netherlands
Bachelor's Degree from Aerospace Engineering
09.2022
University Overview
- Winner of the best Bachelor end project: Designed a mission to calibrate the potential for life on Venus - published and presented at the IAC Milan 2024.
- Notable courses: Aerodynamics, Orbital mechanics, and Thermodynamics.
- Active member of the Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering society.
École Polytechnique Fédérale De LausanneLausanne, Netherlands
Minor from Sustainable Engineering, Astrophysics
01.2022
University Overview
Notable courses: Astrophysics, Machine learning for satellite image processing, Drone technology, environmental engineering.
Skills
- Matlab/Simulink
- Python (TudatPy, PyGMO, SciPy)
- Ansys workbench CFX
- RFEM
- Git
- JavaScript
- Google Tensor Flow
- Microsoft Office package: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Data analysis
- Project management
LANGUAGE SKILLS
English (Native)
Dutch (A2)
PROJECTS
PROJECTS
01/06/2019 – 30/09/2021, Delft Aerospace Rocket Engineering
Parachute team leader:
- Wrote and published articles in renown science journals AAST and AA about parachute testing methods
- Worked on a new deployment system and tested it in the wind tunnels of TU Delft for ESA’s REXUS-BEXUS programme
Recovery engineer:
- Worked with in-house software developed specifically for parachute behaviour
- Set up advanced wind-tunnel tests for our parachutes in the TU Delft wind tunnel, specifically for Stratos-IV rocket project on
which I produced the main parachute, did some CFD analysis on parachutes and nose-cone
Board member (full-time):
- Organized events and webinars, for many of DARE’s external relations such as ESA, Airbus, Rocket Lab, and more while
managing a team of 200+ members - Wrote financial proposals, negotiated with and delivered sponsor requests while also managing social media, merchandise
and website development
Timeline
Engineer
TWD
04.2025 - Current
Engineering Intern, Factory Systems
Singapore Aero Engine Services Private Limited
07.2023 - 10.2023
Teaching Assistant and Student Mentor
Delft University of Technology
08.2022 - 02.2023
Delft University of Technology
Master's Degree from Aerospace Engineering: Spaceflight Dynamics
Delft University of Technology
Bachelor's Degree from Aerospace Engineering
École Polytechnique Fédérale De Lausanne
Minor from Sustainable Engineering, Astrophysics