Manoj Hegde

Mechanical Engineer, Structures and Mechanisms @POLARIS Spaceplanes

Bremen, DE

As part of the Nova project team at Polaris Spaceplanes, I contribute to the design and development of high-performance aerospace systems aimed at achieving supersonic speed. My work focuses on structural and mechanical subsystems, with responsibilities including: • Designing and analyzing primary and secondary airframe structures • Developing landing gear systems for high-speed spaceplane operations • Supporting design and potential integration of second-stage separation mechanisms • Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure reliability, manufacturability, and performance of critical components

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)

Master of Science - MS, Vehicle Technology

The National Institute Of Engineering, Mysore

Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering