ONLINE · OPEN TO OPPORTUNITIES

Siddhesh
Shahu

// MECHANICAL ENGINEERING STUDENT

Engineering intelligence into machines, from underwater autonomous vehicles to quadrotor UAVs. Where classical mechanics meets modern computation.

OVERALL XP — LVL 23 → LVL 24
7,800 / 10,000 XP
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Siddhesh Shahu
CLASS: Robotics & Mechatronics Engineering
RANK: Research Assistant · BITS Pilani
CONTROL SYSTEMS
43 / 100
MATLAB / SIMULINK
61 / 100
ROS 2 & GAZEBO
42 / 100
AI / PINNs
27 / 100
CAD (NX / FUSION)
82 / 100
PYTHON / C++
75 / 100
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AUV Researcher
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UAV Builder
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Siemens Intern
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BITS Pilani
// SKILL TREE
Unlocked Abilities

Active skill nodes, each earned through research, internships, and real-world builds.

LV MAX
Autonomous Control
SLAM, trajectory generation, path planning, kinematics & dynamics for AUV and UAV platforms.
XP500 / 10,000
SLAMPath PlanningKinematicsTrajectory Gen
LV MAX
Simulation Mastery
MATLAB & Simulink for 6-DOF dynamics. ROS 2 & Gazebo for robot software and virtual environment testing.
XP1,200 / 10,000
MATLABSimulinkROS 2Gazebo
LV 8
AI for Robotics
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for system identification. ML and computer vision for autonomous perception.
XP500 / 10,000
PINNsMachine LearningComputer Vision
LV 9
CAD & FEA
Fusion 360, Siemens NX for parametric design. COMSOL and ANSYS for structural, thermal, and fluid analysis.
XP8,200 / 10,000
Fusion 360Siemens NXCOMSOLANSYS
LV 9
Programming
Python for scientific computing and ML pipelines. C/C++ for embedded systems and real-time robotics control.
XP5000 / 10,000
PythonCC++
LV 7
Industry 4.0
Smart manufacturing, digital workflows, ABB RobotStudio offline programming, plant layout optimization with NX.
XP7000 / 10,000
ABB RobotStudioNXSmart Mfg
// EXPERIENCE LOG
XP Gained

Real-world missions completed — each one adding to the stack.

Research Assistant
JAN 2026 → ONGOING
BITS PILANI, GOA · MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPT.
  • Developing dynamic and control-oriented models of the REMUS AUV for underwater navigation and autonomy research.
  • Simulating 6-DOF underwater vehicle dynamics with hydrodynamic effects and stability analysis using MATLAB and Python.
  • Designing and evaluating control strategies for depth, attitude, and trajectory regulation in underwater environments.
  • Investigating PINNs for system identification and improved modelling under uncertain hydrodynamic parameters.
+3,200 XP · AUV DYNAMICS · CONTROL THEORY · PINNs
Mechanical Engineering Intern
JAN – APR 2024
V. R. JAMDAR SIEMENS CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE · NAGPUR
  • Contributed to smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives through digitalization of production workflows.
  • Developed and optimized manufacturing cell and plant layouts using Siemens NX, improving space utilization and efficiency.
  • Assisted in robotic automation planning and offline programming using ABB RobotStudio.
+1,800 XP · SIEMENS NX · ABB ROBOTSTUDIO · INDUSTRY 4.0
// ACTIVE QUESTS
Mission Log

Engineering challenges accepted, tackled, and shipped.

QUEST 01
◉ ACTIVE
// ROBOTICS · UAV CONTROL
Drone Stabilization System
Closed-loop stabilization for a quadrotor UAV. Nonlinear 6-DOF dynamic model with IMU-based state estimation via complementary filtering and Extended Kalman Filter. Cascaded PID for roll, pitch, yaw, and altitude.
6-DOFCascaded PIDEKFIMU FusionQuad-X
QUEST 02
◉ ACTIVE
// AUV RESEARCH · HYDRODYNAMICS
REMUS AUV Modelling
Dynamic and control-oriented modelling of the REMUS Autonomous Underwater Vehicle. Full 6-DOF hydrodynamic simulation with stability analysis and PINNs for system identification under uncertain parameters.
PINNsMATLABPythonHydrodynamicsAUV
QUEST 03
✓ COMPLETED
// XR · SOFTWARE · MEDICAL
VR Endoscopy Platform
Immersive VR environment for interactive medical endoscopy simulation. Built in Unity with C# scripting, Oculus SDK, and OpenXR for multi-platform VR hardware compatibility.
UnityC#Oculus SDKOpenXRVR
// ACHIEVEMENT BOARD
Unlocked

Milestones earned through dedication, research, and hands-on engineering.

🏆
BITS Elite
Admitted to M.E. at one of India's top-ranked engineering institutes.
✓ UNLOCKED · 2025
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Underwater Pioneer
Built full 6-DOF hydrodynamic model of a real AUV for active research.
✓ UNLOCKED · 2026
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Sky Control
Developed cascaded PID + EKF control system for quadrotor UAV stabilization.
✓ UNLOCKED · 2026
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Reality Bender
Shipped a cross-platform VR medical simulation using OpenXR and Unity.
✓ UNLOCKED · 2024
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Industry Insider
Completed internship at Siemens Centre of Excellence, working with ABB robots and NX.
✓ UNLOCKED · 2024
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First Publication
Publish original research in a peer-reviewed journal or international conference.
⧖ IN PROGRESS...
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Full-Time Engineer
Land first full-time role as a robotics or mechanical systems engineer.
⧖ AVAILABLE TO UNLOCK
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Hardware Deployed
Deploy a fully autonomous robot to a real-world environment outside the lab.
⧖ IN PROGRESS...
// TRAINING ARC
Education

The foundational quests that built the character.

BITS PILANI, GOA
2025 – ONGOING
M.E. — Mechanical Engineering
Focus on robotics, autonomous systems, and control. Working on modelling and simulation of UAV and underwater robotic systems, including dynamics, control, and learning-based approaches for autonomous platforms.
+4,000 XP
YCCE, NAGPUR
2020 – 2024
B.Tech — Mechanical Engineering
Coursework and projects focused on mechanical systems, simulation, and engineering fundamentals. Strong foundation in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, manufacturing, and simulation tools.
+3,800 XP
// CONTACT TERMINAL
Recruit Me

Open to full-time roles, research positions, and collaborations in robotics, autonomous systems, and mechanical engineering.

Let's build something that actually moves.
Email
Siddheshshahu17@gmail.com
Phone
+91 9607771509
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/siddheshshahu
GitHub
github.com/Siddhesh-Shahu
$ whoami
→ Siddhesh Shahu · Robotics Engineer
$ status
→ ONLINE · Open to Opportunities
$ location
→ Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
$ skills --top
→ AUV Dynamics · UAV Control · ROS 2
→ MATLAB · PINNs · Siemens NX
$ interests
→ Autonomous Systems · Deep Learning
→ Underwater Robotics · Control Theory
$ contact --now
→ Siddheshshahu17@gmail.com
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