Rajan Gill, PhD
About Rajan Gill, PhD
Rajan Gill, PhD, is a GNC Engineer at Zipline, where he has worked since 2022, specializing in flight controls for autonomous delivery systems. He has extensive experience in research and engineering roles across various organizations, including ETH Zürich and the University of Waterloo, and possesses expertise in optimization techniques, deep learning, and systems integration.
Work at Zipline
Rajan Gill has been employed at Zipline as a GNC Engineer since 2022. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area in a hybrid remote capacity. In his role, he has contributed to the development of flight controls for Zipline's P2 autonomous VTOL delivery system, leveraging his expertise in systems integration and control systems.
Education and Expertise
Rajan Gill holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Systems and Controls, Aerospace Engineering from ETH Zürich. He also earned a Master's degree in Systems and Controls and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Mechatronics Engineering from the University of Waterloo. His expertise includes convex and non-convex optimization techniques, deep learning, and state estimation techniques such as Bayesian inferencing.
Professional Background
Rajan Gill has a diverse professional background with experience in various engineering roles. He worked as an R&D Engineer at Zipline from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he served as a Research Scientist at ABB for four months in 2014 in Ladenburg, Germany. His earlier roles included positions at ETH Zürich and the University of Waterloo, where he held various research and teaching assistant positions.
Technical Skills
Rajan Gill is skilled in programming with C/C++ and has experience using libraries such as ROS, Nuttx RTOS, OpenCL, and OpenGL. He is proficient in schematic and PCB design, and has a strong background in system modeling and aerodynamics. His work has involved trajectory planning and control systems, highlighting his technical capabilities in the field.
Previous Employment Experience
Rajan Gill has held multiple engineering positions across various companies. He worked as a Software Engineer at Symcor, a Hardware Engineer at Arista Networks, Harris Corporation, and Clearpath Robotics, and served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo. His roles have spanned software testing, hardware engineering, and teaching, providing him with a well-rounded engineering foundation.