Suresh Bheemapalle
About Suresh Bheemapalle
Suresh Bheemapalle is a Stress Engineer with extensive experience in flight testing and data correlation. He has held various engineering roles at notable companies, including Gulfstream Aerospace and Joby Aviation, and possesses advanced skills in engineering software and finite element methods.
Work at Joby Aviation
Suresh Bheemapalle currently serves as a Stress Engineer at Joby Aviation, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in the San Francisco Bay Area and is involved in various engineering tasks related to stress analysis. His role includes ensuring the structural integrity of aircraft components through rigorous testing and analysis.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Before joining Joby Aviation, Suresh Bheemapalle worked at several prominent aerospace companies. He was a Stress Engineer - Technical Specialist III at Gulfstream Aerospace from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Staff Stress Engineer IV at UTC Aerospace Systems from 2011 to 2016. His earlier roles included working as a Structures Engineer at Pratt & Whitney from 2008 to 2011, and as a Sr. Design Engineer/Team Leader at the same company from 2005 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Suresh Bheemapalle holds a Master of Technology (MTech) in Machine Dynamics - Mechanical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, which he completed from 2003 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Mechanical Engineering from GVP College of Engineering between 1999 and 2003. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in stress analysis and engineering.
Technical Skills and Certifications
Suresh Bheemapalle possesses advanced technical skills in engineering software, including Nastran/Patran, Ansys, ABAQUS, and LS-DYNA. He is also proficient in CAD tools such as CATIA V5 and Pro-E. He holds full MRB Signatory Authority at Gulfstream and is a certified ACE Associate under The United Technologies Operating System. His programming skills include PYTHON and Matlab, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Involvement in Flight Testing and Data Correlation
In his career, Suresh Bheemapalle has been involved in full-scale flight testing and data correlation. This experience enhances his ability to analyze and validate the performance of aerospace structures, contributing to the safety and reliability of aircraft designs.