Experience | Anuranan Bharadwaj

C&DH Software Developer – Project COMET

April 2025 – Present | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Developing flight software for a 12U CubeSat mission demonstrating mmWave inter-satellite communication as part of an initiative to support future scalable, low-latency space networks.
Building modular applications in NASA’s core Flight System (cFS) on Ubuntu to control subsystem operations, automate fault recovery, and manage spacecraft modes.
Competing for a NASA-funded launch under the University Nanosatellite Program (UNP), contributing to a 500+ Mbps autonomous satellite communication system.

May 2025 – Present | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Designed a reusable Excel tool to calculate turbine blade throat openings and deviation angles using Aungier’s empirical correlations, velocity triangles, and Mach-dependent flow behavior.
Automated gauging angle and blade spacing analysis across multi-stage turbine configurations to support design iteration and airflow characterization.
Assisting in the redesign and instrumentation upgrade of a linear turbine cascade rig, including planned modifications to pitot probes, inlet geometry, and drive fan systems.

July – August 2024 | Assam, India

Built a local business management platform using Java, SQL, and Agile principles.
Streamlined sales reporting and customer tracking — reduced report generation time by 30% and increased data accuracy by 20%.
Worked cross-functionally to implement core inventory features, enabling real-time data flow and decision-making.

Jan 2024 – Present | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Guided students through MATLAB programming, numerical methods, and algorithmic problem-solving.
Provided structured feedback and one-on-one help sessions to improve students' coding proficiency and logic.
Led collaborative lab sections, enhancing peer-to-peer learning and fostering computational thinking.

Jan 2025 – Present | Embry-Riddle Experimental Jet Engine Propulsion Club

Working on design and development of a centrifugal compressor for a 100kW shaft-power turboprop engine.
Using CFTurbo to generate preliminary compressor geometries and blade profiles.
Collaborating with thermodynamic cycle analysts to align compressor performance with overall engine requirements.

August 2023 – May 2024 | Embry-Riddle Inventors Club

Led the design of custom PCBs, telemetry systems, and power distribution networks for an oblique-wing RC aircraft inspired by NASA AD-1.
Integrated electrical components for real-time control, data logging, and sensor fusion.
Presented intermediate prototype and roadmap to MicaPlex mentors for external development opportunities.