Nianju Gu

Data Analysis & Flight Test Support • Analyzed large datasets from flight test campaigns using MATLAB to identify parameter correlations and inform performance evaluations • Contributed findings through detailed flight test reports, providing clear documentation of test results, trends, and recommendations for design or procedural changes • Supported flight test troubleshooting efforts, including test equipment diagnostics during live test events Electromechanical Design & Cross-IPT Coordination • Led electromechanical design of the wing-to-body fairing Flight Test Instrumentation (FTI) subsystem, incorporating design inputs from multiple IPTs and ensuring compatibility with aircraft structure and electrical systems • Designed and routed 3D electrical harnesses covering nearly the entire Saab 340 aircraft, integrating with aircraft structure, avionics, and FTI components • Coordinated closely with cross-functional IPTs (mechanical, electrical, avionics, and test) to resolve integration conflicts and align on system-level requirements • Ensured compliance with design standards and system interfaces throughout harness layout and documentation Mechanical Design & Systems Integration • Modeled, reviewed, and released detailed 3D parts and assemblies using CATIA V5, managing version control and lifecycle through SmarTeam • Validated FTI hardware and instrumentation choices, consulting suppliers for technical specs, quotes, and compatibility assessments

• Developed and managed detailed test schedules for over 100 prototype lithium-ion battery cells across various test cycles and mission profiles • Performed capacity, high temperature storage, power, cycle life, and application-specific testing to assess performance, reliability, and degradation characteristics • Regularly troubleshot battery test equipment and instrumentation (i.e. Arbin tester), ensuring minimal downtime and accurate data acquisition • Analyzed and processed large datasets to extract performance metrics and identify trends • Presented technical findings and data-driven insights to suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders to inform design iterations and sourcing decisions

Developed and tested novel sample preparation techniques for electron microscopy analysis Created finite element models of steel crack propagation in ABAQUS to support graduate-level research Prepared and polished steel samples with high precision for microscopy evaluation Self-studied ABAQUS modeling principles to independently contribute to simulation tasks

• Investigated simulation of Lithium-ion Battery Thermal Management Systems using ANSYS Fluent • Determined efficiency and effectiveness of parameters for battery thermal management system performance and safety