Ritupriya Patil

Ritupriya Patil has a diverse work experience in various industries. In 2012, they worked as a Booth Attendant at Mavericks Parking Garage. Ritupriya then served as a Tutor at University Tutorial and Supplemental Instruction from 2013 to 2014. From 2015 to 2017, Ritupriya worked as an Engineering Intern and later as a Systems-Software Engineer at Genesys Aerosystems, where they focused on autopilot mode logic development. Ritupriya then joined HeliTrak, Inc. in 2018 as a Flight Test Engineer and Systems Engineer, contributing to the design, development, and testing of autopilot systems for helicopters.

In 2020, Ritupriya embarked on the Citizen Scientist Astronaut Candidate Program at Project PoSSUM. This program prepares candidates for suborbital space flights and involves various research activities related to climate and space. Also in 2020, they joined Joby Aviation as a Software Verification Engineer, where they managed a team responsible for software testing and validation for eVTOL systems. Ritupriya later took on the role of Software Verification Operations Lead Flight Controls, overseeing the execution and maintenance of test cases and supporting documentation for software certification purposes.

In 2023, Ritupriya had the opportunity to be a part of the Mars Research Desert Station (MDRS) analogue astronaut mission conducted by The Mars Society. Ritupriya served as the Executive Officer and Crew Scientist for Crew 281, planning multiple Extra Vehicular Activities (EVAs), operating drones, and leading EVAs.

Ritupriya Patil's education history is as follows:

In 2020, they attended the International Institute of Astronautical Sciences for a course in Citizen Science Research Methods.

From 2011 to 2014, they pursued a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Aerospace Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington.

Ritupriya also obtained a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Information Technology from the Maharashtra Institute of Technology, although the specific years of their enrollment are not provided.

Before their university education, they completed their HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) in Science at Jai Hindu jobs. Once again, the specific years of their study are not mentioned.

In addition to their formal education, Ritupriya has obtained several certifications. These include Hypoxia Training from the Southern AeroMedical Institute (SAMI) in September 2022, Requirements Engineering from Visure Solutions in May 2021, and Advanced Open Water Diver certification from PADI in October 2017. Ritupriya also completed the ControlSoft Inc. PID Loop Tuning & Advanced Process Control Strategy Training Class in April 2016, obtained Student Pilot certification from the Federal Aviation Administration in April 2016, and became an Open Water Diver through PADI in October 2015. In September 2015, they completed the Software Considerations In Airborne Systems And Equipment Certification: RTCA DO-178C Training Course offered by RTCA, Inc.