SPC-ENG // PORTFOLIO SYS.ACTIVE

Kartik Jassal

Space Robotics and Systems Engineering

I am a Space Engineering student building a portfolio around robotics, technical communication, and systems thinking. This site brings together coursework, research, and reflection to show how I approach engineering problems and how I communicate them to different audiences.

Portrait of Kartik Jassal
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About

My work sits at the intersection of robotics, systems engineering, and human spaceflight, with a particular interest in how on-orbit servicing can make future space operations more sustainable, resilient, and scalable.

Beyond coursework, I enjoy research, prototyping, and translating technical ideas into clear narratives for classmates, mentors, and future employers. Outside engineering, I recharge through rock climbing and logic puzzles, both of which reinforce the patience and problem-solving mindset I bring into technical work.

Space Robotics On-Orbit Servicing Systems Engineering GN&C Technical Writing Mission Design Python / MATLAB CAD / SolidWorks
2029
Expected Graduation
4
Showcase Pieces
3
ENG2003 Pieces
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Experience

May 2025 - Present
Undergraduate Researcher
Astronautics and Robotics Laboratory (ASTRO Lab)
My research focuses on developing a hardware-in-the-loop experimental platform to emulate light curve analysis for determining the rotation of asteroids and space debris. By combining simulation, actuation, and optical sensing, I investigate how laboratory-based systems can replicate and validate space-based observation methods.
May 2025 - Sept 2025
Prototyping Lab Mentor
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
As a Prototyping Lab Mentor, I support students in turning ideas into physical projects by guiding them in 3D modeling, 3D printing, and safe use of prototyping tools. This role has strengthened my ability to troubleshoot technical challenges, communicate clearly, and help others bring designs from concept to creation.
Nov 2024 - Present
Systems Lead, York University Robotics Society
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
As a member of the York University Robotics Society, I contribute to hands-on robotics projects that strengthen my skills in design, problem-solving, and multidisciplinary teamwork. Through this role, I continue to grow my experience in building and refining robotic systems while collaborating with others in a fast-paced technical environment.
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Education

Sept 2024 - Apr 2029
B.Eng., Spec. Hons. Space Engineering
Lassonde School of Engineering, York University
Relevant Coursework
Core Engineering Studies
Key coursework includes Space Systems Engineering (ESSE 2361), which introduces spacecraft design from concept to launch, alongside core technical subjects like Dynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Differential Equations.
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Key Achievements

Ontario Professional Engineers Foundation for Education Undergraduate Scholarship
Received for academic excellence and commitment to engineering education.
Enbridge Engineering Scholarship
Received for outstanding academic performance and leadership in engineering studies.
York University Entrance Scholarship
Received for exceptional academic performance in high school.
BEST (Bergeron Entreprenuers in Science and Technology) Undergraduate Entrance Award
Received for exceptional academic performance and leadership in engineering studies.
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Showcase

This portfolio matches the assignment brief directly: three showcase pieces from ENG2003, one additional communication artifact from undergraduate research, and a reflection page that explains how the pieces connect.

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ENG2003 · Showcase 01
Cover Letter
A targeted aerospace cover letter that frames research, documentation, and teamwork experience for an employer-facing audience.
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ENG2003 · Showcase 02
Group Presentation
A collaborative presentation on hybrid energy storage systems that demonstrates audience awareness, visual structure, and oral delivery.
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ENG2003 · Showcase 03
Technical Report
A systems-level report evaluating space-based solar power through technical evidence, feasibility analysis, and structured argumentation.
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Other Course / Activity · Showcase 04
Research Poster
A research poster from ASTRO Lab that condenses a hardware-in-the-loop light-curve project into a clear visual communication format.
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Reflection

Reflection Preview

"ENG2003 showed me that technical communication is not separate from engineering work. It is the discipline that makes analysis usable, decisions defensible, and collaboration possible."

Read Full Reflection
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