Xuan-Truc Nguyen
Founding Mechanical Engineer @Flyby Robotics
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WORK HISTORY
Founding Mechanical Engineer @Flyby Robotics
Los Angeles, CA, US
Led the mechanical design of an enterprise quadcopter from concept through manufacturing- Engineers drone components for 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding- Selects components and materials for mechanical parts including arms, motors, propellers, fuselage- Integrates complex electronics (NVIDIA Jetson, GPS, battery, sensors, cooling) into mechanical systems- Rapid-prototypes and bench-tests drone subassemblies to validate performance and reliability before installation- Conducts thorough field testing to prepare drones for delivery to customers; analyzes flight logs to optimize drone performance through controller tuning, sensor filtering, and windspeed estimation- Coordinates with suppliers, machine shops, and contractors to source reliable high-quality custom parts- Developed a patented lightweight (0.5-kg) delivery system to safely lower payloads from a 40-m-high drone, minimizing size and weight while maintaining speed and reliability
EDUCATION
Yale University
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Master of Science - MS, Mechanical Engineering
University of Southern California
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT XUAN-TRUC NGUYEN
Mechanical engineer with comprehensive experience bringing products from initial concept through design, prototyping, and full-scale production. Expert in mechanical design, materials science, and system integration. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration with a proven ability to solve complex engineering challenges and drive innovation in fast-paced, high-impact environments.
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