Venkateshwar Govindaraj

With a Master of Science in Avionics System Design from Cranfield University, I recently contributed to the design and development of cutting-edge cube and microsats at Open Cosmos. Our collaborative efforts were focused on expanding the capabilities of satellite constellations in Low Earth Orbits, a testament to my competencies in satellite systems engineering and GNSS. 

Leadership and technical acumen were honed through my role as Vice President of the Cranfield Photography Society, overlaying my engineering background with creative problem-solving skills. My dedication to innovation in aerospace is driven by a solid foundation in electrical and communications engineering from BITS Pilani Dubai, and bolstered by multiple ISRO certifications.

I’m a Satellite Systems Engineer with hands-on experience working on CubeSat and MicroSat missions in low Earth orbit, fully aligned with ECSS standards. At Open Cosmos, I contributed to multiple satellite projects, developing system-level budgets—including power, mass, delta-V, and data link analyses—and designing electrical harnesses using WireViz. I conducted thermal subsystem analysis for Earth observation missions and played a key role in preparing technical documentation such as Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and presentations for ESA project milestones like BDR, PDR, and CDR. I also managed launch and deployment system selections, which led to significant cost savings, and coordinated with Ground Station as a Service (GSaaS) providers for satellite pass scheduling.

Before that, I worked as a Consultant at Tanfeeth LLC in the UAE, where I spearheaded automation projects using UiPath and Automate Anywhere, reducing data entry time from 30 minutes to just 5. Earlier, during my time at Master Systems LLC, I gained practical experience testing and commissioning advanced maritime communication and navigation systems—including VSATs, radars, and autopilots—on over 15 commercial vessels.

I hold a Master’s degree in Aerospace Vehicle Design with a focus on Avionics System Design from Cranfield University, where I worked on advanced projects involving aircraft trajectory planning and autonomous separation using LiDAR—aligned with ARP and RTCA guidelines. My coursework and projects emphasized spacecraft systems, avionics integration, and mission planning. Prior to that, I earned a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from BITS Pilani, Dubai Campus, where I developed skills in embedded systems, computer vision, and intelligent automation—all of which have directly supported my work in space systems engineering.