SuHo Yu

Hello! I’m a systems engineer specializing in UAM, eVTOL, electric propulsion systems, and robotics.
From CAD design to real-world flight, I have hands-on experience in full-stack aerial system development — including CNC machining, embedded systems, and flight testing.


Engineering Philosophy

Engineering, to me, is not just simulation — it’s building something that flies, fails, and flies again.
I’ve welded frames without jigs, calculated production yield rates, milled custom parts with CNCs, designed batteries and embedded controllers, and proven those systems in the air.

What I value most is the ability to bridge theory and hardware — through functional integration, fabrication, and real-world validation.


What I’ve Actually Done

All of this was done in real-world environments, not just labs or models — from raw aluminum to successful flight.


My Research Outlook

Across domains like UAM, robotics, and aerial energy systems, I aim to contribute by bringing full-stack system prototyping and test-driven validation into academic research.

My focus is on bridging high-level models and real-world systems — especially through:

Long-term, I hope to become a system-level engineer and researcher who can guide experimental aerial systems from concept through certification.


🎥 Engineering in the Open

To share what real prototyping looks like — including setbacks, design decisions, and flying outcomes —
I create detailed technical videos showing how full-stack systems are actually built.

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Skills

System Architecture & Integration
UAM/eVTOL system architecture Full-stack integration (propulsion, battery, control) Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) FACE-based modular avionics Experimental certification (FAA AC 21.17-4)
System Validation & Flight Testing
Iron-bird setup and system verification Tethered and free flight demonstration Fault injection & real-time recovery GPS interference mitigation On-site debugging & redesign
Battery Systems
156S9P high-voltage pack design (250 Wh/kg) STM32-based custom BMS development Fault detection & protection logic UAVCAN/CAN communication Thermal modeling and structural integration
Mechanical & Thermal Engineering
Structural & thermal simulation with SolidWorks CFD with STAR-CCM+ (cooling performance) 3D modeling with CATIA V5 & AutoCAD 2D technical drawing & GD&T Housing and vibration damping design
Embedded Systems & Control
STM32 firmware development with RTOS Customized flight control (ArduPilot/PX4) ESC–BMS–motor coordination Serial telemetry and health monitoring
Programming & Simulation
MATLAB/Simulink & Stateflow modeling UAVCAN protocol testing & analysis Sensor fusion and real-time control simulation Version control with Git
Prototype Fabrication & Assembly
Jig-less welding and manual milling Custom airframe and drivetrain integration On-site assembly and full system check
CNC Machining & Production
3-axis MCT, 4-axis CNC, CNC lathe operation G-code generation & optimization (MasterCAM) Batch part production & quality inspection
Programming Languages
C C++ Embedded C Python
Engineering Tools & Platforms
SolidWorks (3D modeling, 2D drawing, simulation) CATIA V5 AutoCAD MasterCAM STAR-CCM+ STM32CubeIDE / Programmer Altium Designer QGroundControl Mission Planner Git LaTeX Google Workspace