Nihar Gandhi

Nihar Gandhi is a GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Software Engineer at Archer Aviation, where he plays a crucial role in the development of their electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, specifically the Maker prototype. He is involved in flight testing, focusing on the aircraft's stability and control systems. In a recent video, he described maneuvers known as "chirps," which are used to assess the aircraft's behavior during testing.12

Gandhi holds a degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he developed a strong foundation in flight controls and software engineering. His experience includes various roles in the aerospace industry, contributing to advancements in flight control systems for prototype aircraft.23