

Mohamad Akkawi
Skills
ANSYS
C++
Python
QML
Soildworks
Open for
fulltime
cofounder
internship
Work Experience
WIngcopter GmbH
2021-03 - 2022-02
Project Engineer (UAV Development)
Weiterstadt, Germany
fulltime
Skypull SA
2019-10 - 2020-09
UAV Systems and Control Engineer
Lugano, Switzerland
fulltime
· UAV trajectory planning in offboard mode using C++, ROS/MAVROS, Px4, Simulink etc. · Flight testing, tuning and flight log analysis. · Tether tension control and simulation using C++/Simulink and Gazebo. · Improvement of the Gazebo simulation plugins (wind, tether, bridles etc.) and UAV models. · Real-time communication between UAV and controller of ground generator via a radio transmitter. · Regenerative braking using an onboard ultrasonic wind speed sensor · Autonomous UAV landing using a laser distance sensor
Drone Delivery Canada
2017-05 - 2017-08
Engineering Intern
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
internship
• Developed prototypes for a new payload deployment mechanism and smart battery charging station. • Contributed to the design of a top cover. • Specified and procured the appropriate commercial off the shelf items required to build the prototype systems.
Lund University
2016-05 - 2016-07
Research Intern
Lund, Sweden
internship
European Spallation Source Detector Group •Designed, fabricated, and tested a radioactive source positioner for use inside the lab tank. •Tested & analysed a CeBr3 scintillation crystal detector. •Mapped various source/detector configurations using the positioner to validate measurement repeatability.
KIRCHHOFF Automotive
2014-05 - 2014-08
Process Engineering Intern
Aurora, Ontario, Canada
internship
•Researched and gathered data for a cost-benefit analysis of pneumatic Vs electric welding cells. •Assisted the engineering team in designing manufacturing processes for various structural welded automotive parts. •Created Laser Weld Roadmaps based on Cycle Times and Laser weld files using SoildWorks. •Created Job Instruction Sheets for manufacturing cell operators.
Academic Experience
University of Toronto -
2018.05 - 2019.08
Master of Engineering, MEng in Robotics and Mechatronics
University of Toronto -
2013.05 - 2018.04
Bachelor of Engineering, BE in Mechanical Engineering with a Robotics & Mechatronics Minor