Joel Eldo
Aerospace engineer by training, builder by instinct. Currently doing my MSc at TU Munich while working on EMI/EMC at The Exploration Company — because apparently one isn’t enough.
/ ABOUT ME
i am currently a EMI/EMC Engineer at The Exploration Company , where I help document and test spacecraft components making them space-ready.
Here are some of the tools I use pretty much daily:
Seimens NX, 3DExperienence
Outside of work, I’m nerdy about tech, space, books and have a backlog of steam games that I plan to get to eventually.
/ Experience
EMI/EMC @ The Exploration Company
Space Exploration Intern @ Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- October 2023 - April 2024
- Engineered CAD models for deep space optical navigation components, refined through iterative simulation and testing
- Developed and quantified optical navigation precision components using Arduino and Powell lenses, validated via MATLAB
Space Exploration Intern @ Lockheed Martin Corporation
Space Exploration Intern @ Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- October 2023 - April 2024
- Engineered CAD models for deep space optical navigation components, refined through iterative simulation and testing
- Developed and quantified optical navigation precision components using Arduino and Powell lenses, validated via MATLAB
Space Exploration Intern @ Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Abu Dhabi, UAE
- October 2023 - April 2024
- Pioneered rigorous material science testing for In-Situ Resource Utilization (ISRU), focusing on optimizing lunar regolith simulant mixture properties for viability in additive manufacturing processes.
- Developed and validated novel 3D printing parameters ( e.g., layer thickness, sintering energy density) to achieve superior mechanical properties and structural integrity in regolith-based components.
- Executed Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and thermal modeling to predict material behavior in the lunar vacuum and extreme temperature environments, reducing failure risk for printed structures by an estimated 12%.
- Interfaced with specialized additive manufacturing equipment ( e.g., laser/solar sintering systems) to successfully fabricate complex geometric test articles, demonstrating scalability for future habitation.
- Engineered advanced CAD models for deep space optical navigation components, improving system efficiency by 28% through rigorous, iterative simulation testing and an extensive literature review.
- Developed and quantified optical navigation precision components, utilizing Arduino and Powell lenses, with reliability enhancement verified via MATLAB and MS Excel data validation.
- Effectively communicated stand ups, complex technical updates and project trajectories to mentors and colleagues in the U.S.A, ensuring clear alignment on project progression, fostering team spirit and strategic next steps via impactful PowerPoint presentations and technical demonstrations.
Mechanical Engineering Intern @ Alghanim Cobra Teduga Sojitz Power and Water
- DUQM, Oman
- July 2022 - September 2022
- Managed technical system design review for critical mechanical components within the 300MW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle Power Plant, focusing on gas turbines, heat recovery units, and cooling water systems.
- Contributed to the analysis and understanding of large-scale water infrastructure, specifically the integrated 1,500m³/hour Seawater Reverse Osmosis (RO) Desalination Plant and associated intake/outfall facilities.
- Demonstrated a self-motivated hands-on approach to learning detailed mechanical design and project dynamics, receiving recognition as a conductive team player for effective cross-collaboration during the project phase.
Vehicle Body Engineer @ TUfast Moto Electric
- Munich, Germany
- January 2025 - Present
- Invented critical aerodynamic enhancements, motorcycle fairings and integration that significantly contributed to overall vehicle race performance.
- Engineered an adaptive battery integration solution under high-pressure pitlane conditions, demonstrating problem-solving during the MotoStudent Competition.
Aerostructures Engineer @ HORYZN
- Munich, Germany
- October 2024 - Present
- Integrated the battery unit into the fuselage, optimizing weight distribution and structural integration using MATLAB for load analysis.
- Designed and developed a thrust stand to test propulsion systems, using Excel and PowerPoint to document and present the test results to team members & stakeholders.
/ Education
M.Sc Aerospace @ TU München, Munich, Germany
- Munich, Germany
- April 2024 - Present
B.Tech Aerospace Engineering @ Amity University
- Dubai, UAE
- September 2019 - June 2023
/ PROJECTS
/ LATEST NEWS
2026
- [May 2026] I joined The Exploration Company as a Working Student in EMI/EMC.
- [Feb 2026] Completed my Semester Thesis titled ‘Aerodynamic Performance Analysis of Polymer Wing Membranes in Flapping-Wing MAVs: A Comparative Study’ which will be present at ICUAS 2026. (HYPERLINK HERE)