
Robotics Mechanical Engineer
Italian Institute of Technology (IIT), Genova, Italy
Jul 2023 – Present
Dynamic Legged Systems (DLS) Lab
Designed, simulated, developed, and experimentally validated a space-grade robotic leg for the PEGASUS lunar quadruped (in collaboration with ESA, ASI, and Thales Alenia Space)
Developed high-performance mechanical solutions including a 220 Nm torque knee mechanism, using 4-bar linkage and chain-drive transmission systems
Achieved optimized leg design with 2.6 kg mass, including sealed dust-proof joint mechanisms
Designed and developed an autonomous trash collection mechanism for quadruped robots using Siemens NX and multi-body simulations
Designed and simulated a 5-DOF passive robotic arm for collaborative payload transport between quadruped robots
Contributed to multiple robotics systems including:
Autonomous building crack detection (robots + drones)
Robotic pruning system (VINUM project)
Performed integration, testing, and maintenance on quadruped Robots: HyQ Real 1 - HyQ Real 2 - HyQ Real 3

Mechanical Design Engineer
Urban Railway Company of Mashhad, Iran
Feb 2021 – Aug 2022
Performed technical analysis and redesign of metro mechatronic systems
Designed and modeled components of:
Pantograph actuator
Railroad switch machine
Created detailed CAD models and technical drawings using SOLIDWORKS
Developed:
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Manufacturing instructions
Quality assurance procedures

Robotics Mecahnical Engineer
FUM Centre of Advanced Rehabilitation and Robotics Research (FUM CARE), Iran
Feb 2020 – Feb 2021
Designed and simulated mechanical structures for an EMG sensor wearable system
Designed mechanical components for lower-limb exoskeleton feet
Performed dynamic analysis and simulation of a two-wheeled self-balancing robot
Designed and manufactured parts with 3D printing considerations

Intern - Mechanical Engineering
Razavi Bread Company, Iran
May 2018 – Jul 2018
Contributed to design, development, and maintenance of production line systems