Concentrated on unmanned vehicle development, especially CAD design, and I’m eager to contribute to R&D of UAV airframes and propulsion.…

ZAKI ZAIDAN AKBAR

Concentrated on unmanned vehicle development, especially CAD design, and I’m eager to contribute to R&D of UAV airframes and propulsion.…

Available to hire

Concentrated on unmanned vehicle development, especially CAD design, and I’m eager to contribute to R&D of UAV airframes and propulsion.

Skills

Experience Level

3D Design
Expert
Autodesk Fusion 360
Expert
CSS
Intermediate
Robotics Engineers
Intermediate
Python
Intermediate
JavaScript
Beginner

Language

English
Advanced
Indonesian
Fluent

Work Experience

Component Engineer Internship at Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia
January 1, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Assisted Senior Engineers in repair and functional testing of over 30 critical components, including APU Fuel Control Units (FCU) and High-Pressure Turbine Clearance Valves (HPTCV), strictly adhering to Component Maintenance Manual (CMM). Supported the certification of Booster Pumps, Refueling Valves, and APU Fuel Nozzles by performing pressure and flow-rate tests under the direct guidance of a Senior Engineer. Conducted performance evaluations of Air Cycle Machines (ACM) for aircraft environmental control systems.
Head of Technology Development Airframe at Bayucaraka Research Team
April 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025
Designed and built a 3D-printed fixed-wing UAV with a 1.5-meter wingspan in collaboration with Propulsion, Flight Control, and Ground Control Station teams. The UAV carried up to 700 grams of payload, featured a surveillance camera, and integrated a Parachute Recovery System (PRS) for enhanced safety. It achieved a stall speed of 11 m/s and a cruise speed of 23 m/s. Performed flight-profile calculations and aerodynamic analyses using XFLR5. Used Fusion 360 for airframe design and Cura for 3D printing preparation.
Rover/Mech Development - Airframe at Bayucaraka Research Team
April 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Rover development for UAV payload under 200 grams, equipped with FPV camera; up to 30 meters control range; capable of dropping from 5 meters. Collaborated on manufacturing UAVs with 3D printers enabling VTOL to Fixed-Wing transformation to drop packages at specified locations; employed exoskeleton fuselage and wings.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering at Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember – Surabaya, Indonesia
January 1, 2022 - June 14, 2026

Qualifications

Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA) – Mechanical Design
January 11, 2020 - June 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Computers & Electronics, Transportation & Logistics, Professional Services, Other
    Design and Development of a Fixed-Wing UAV

    This project focuses on the design, aerodynamic analysis, and performance evaluation of a fixed-wing UAV manufactured using PLA material. The study includes airfoil selection, wing configuration design, CFD simulations, stability analysis, and performance estimation. XFLR5 and ANSYS Fluent were utilized to evaluate lift, drag, pressure distribution, and flight characteristics under various operating conditions. The objective is to develop an efficient and manufacturable UAV platform suitable for research and educational purposes.