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Christian Maya

Christian Maya

Valencia

Summary

Aerospace engineer with expertise in computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for advanced aerodynamic analysis and air navigation and controls systems. Experienced in designing, manufacturing, and testing UAV systems with expertise in flight dynamics. Proficient in cross-disciplinary collaboration and problem solving within aerospace systems.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Aerospace Engineer

ITACA institute
Valencia
02.2024 - 09.2024
  • Designed test plans and executed experiments to validate the structural integrity and aerodynamic performance of a drone, ensuring airworthiness.
  • Designed and manufactured drones to enhance their detectability by 4x for civil aviation purposes.
  • Generated detailed reports on cost estimates for the project.

Education

Master of Science - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Universidad Politécnica De Valencia
Valencia, Spain
12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Universidad Politécnica De Valencia (UPV)
Valencia, Spain
09-2024

Skills

  • Aerodynamics expertise
  • Wind tunnel testing
  • Diagnostic simulation
  • Structural analysis
  • Embedded systems
  • Flight control systems

Languages

English
First Language
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
C2

Software Skills

Design and manufacturing: 

  • SolidWorks
  • Autodesk
  • FUSION 360
  • Nastran Inventor
  • Autodesk AutoCAD

Coding and informatics:

  • MATLAB
  • C
  • C++
  • Python

Aerodynamic programs:

  • STAR-CMM+
  • ANSYS
  • OpenFOAM
  • Converge CFD

Timeline

Aerospace Engineer

ITACA institute
02.2024 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Science - Aerospace Engineering

Universidad Politécnica De Valencia (UPV)

Master of Science - Computational Fluid Dynamics

Universidad Politécnica De Valencia
Christian Maya