Saira Maryam
Rawalpindi
Summary
First-year Aerospace Engineering student with hands-on experience in RC aircraft design, basic aerodynamic analysis, and Python-based engineering projects. Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals, teamwork, and technical problem-solving. Actively seeking internship opportunities to gain practical aerospace industry exposure, and enhance technical competencies.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Design Team Member
IST
01.2025 - Current
- Designed, built, and tested a functional RC aircraft named "Aether-911" as part of a 13-member team
- Assisted in wing design optimization and aerodynamic analysis
- Improved aircraft stability through control surface evaluation
- Conducted flight testing and collected performance data
Programming Project
IST
01.2025 - Current
- Developed a multi-module fitness application using Python
- Implemented heart rate simulation with PyPlot-based visualization
- Designed BMI calculator, activity logging, and hydration tracking features
- Created system flowcharts to define application logic
Active Member
THE BURAQS, IST
01.2025 - Current
- Studying rocket design fundamentals, propulsion systems, and launch vehicles
- Participating in team design reviews and technical calculations
- Learning recovery systems and mission planning procedures
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Institute of Space Technology (IST)
Islamabad, Pakistan09-2029
Skills
- SolidWorks
- XFLR5
- ANSYS
- Python
- PyPlot
- Data analysis
- Flowchart design
- RC aircraft design
- Basic aerodynamics
- Propulsion concepts
- Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration tools
Workshops And Certifications
3-Day RC Aircraft Design Workshop, AIAA IST Chapter, 12/2025, Hands-on training in RC aircraft design, construction, and testing, Learned aerodynamic principles, material selection, and flight dynamics, Certified in basic aircraft design methodologies
Technical Affiliations
Rocketry Society - Active Member, THE BURAQS, IST, 2025-Present, Studying rocket design fundamentals, propulsion systems, and launch vehicles, Participating in team design reviews and technical calculations, Learning recovery systems and mission planning procedures
Activities
- Regular participant in aerospace seminars and technical lectures
- Member of peer learning groups for software skills and project collaboration
Timeline
Design Team Member
IST
01.2025 - Current
Programming Project
IST
01.2025 - Current
Active Member
THE BURAQS, IST
01.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering
Institute of Space Technology (IST)