Pavankumar Kadam

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT PAVANKUMAR KADAM

I’m a Mechanical Engineer with more than 12 years of experience delivering structural and lifing analysis solutions for aerospace propulsion and airframe systems. My work spans gas-turbine components, electric propulsion units, and eVTOL structures, combining classical hand-calculation methods with advanced finite-element modeling to ensure safety, reliability, and certification readiness. At Rolls-Royce Electrical Deutschland, I help design and validate electric propulsion systems for Urban Air Mobility. I perform thermo-mechanical and vibration analyses on stators and rotors, verify stiffness and stress margins through analytical checks, and support certification documentation that links simulation with real-world testing. Previously at Honeywell Aerospace, I led structural integrity and life-assessment projects for gas-turbine static and rotating hardware. My responsibilities covered Fan Blade Out (FBO) certification for P33 and P25 subsystems, correlation of FEM results with physical tests, and development of component-level test definitions for FAA Part 33 compliance. I regularly applied free-body diagrams, energy-balance equations, and load-path calculations to validate numerical models. Earlier in my career at the Aeronautical Development Agency, I executed classical stress and vibration analyses on Light Combat Aircraft airframe structures, authored detailed stress-justification reports, and supported ground- and flight-test programs. Across all projects, I focus on engineering judgment—not just simulation. I validate models with first-principles calculations, translate results into actionable design feedback, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve certifiable designs on schedule. Core Expertise: Stress & Lifing Analysis | Fatigue & Fracture Mechanics | Finite Element Analysis (FEA)| Hand Calculations | Dynamic & Vibration Analysis | FBO Studies | ANSYS | NX | Aerospace Structures | Electric Propulsion | Project Management |