Parnika S.
Mechanical Engineering and Aerospace @ Caltech
- Role
- Project Lead at Caltech Air And Outer Space Caos
- Location
- Pasadena, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Parnika S.
I’m a future engineering student with a strong focus on aerospace systems, propulsion technologies, and robotics. From designing dual-deployment rockets for national competitions to researching ion thrusters and light sails for interstellar missions, I’m fascinated by the challenge of turning bold ideas into engineered reality.I’ve led my school’s rocketry and robotics teams, developed CAD-modeled components, programmed autonomous systems, and authored research on advanced propulsion—experiences that have taught me to think creatively, lead under pressure, and solve complex problems across disciplines. I also contribute to the Initiative for Interstellar Studies and run a personal astronomy blog, where I explore the frontiers of space science and share that excitement with others.I’m especially interested in spacecraft systems, mission design, and next-gen propulsion. Let’s connect if you’re working at the intersection of engineering, exploration, and the future of space travel.
Experience
Project Lead
Caltech Air And Outer Space Caos
Sep 2025 — Present · Pasadena, CA, US
Managing high-altitude balloon satellite project for upper-atmosphere spectroscopy with a fully student-built payload Leading design of a custom spectrophotometer, deciding on the optics train, slit/grating selection, detector choice, dark-current/stray-light mitigation, and calibration plan Designing custom mechanical housing and telemetry triangle to accommodate sensors, windows for videography and custom built electronics, with thermal and structural considerations. Planning end-to-end data collection, including on-board acquisition and logging, telemetry, ground processing, and post-flight retrieval/analysis Produced data visualizations and detailed research summary documents for stakeholder decisions (trade studies, calibration plan, performance characterization)
Education
Caltech
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Mechanical Engineering
Interlake Senior High School
High School Diploma, IB Diploma
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