Brandon Updike
Senior Mechanical Engineering Student
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Mechanical Engineering Student with over 13 years of experience in both the military and the civilian sector. Solid foundation of engineering principles including 3D modeling design and component assembly. Unique military expertise that required decisive actions and strong leadership ability on an Aircrew.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Intern
AeroSpec Inc
Chandler, AZ
06.2020 - Current
- Extensive hands-on machine builder experience of large-scale automation equipment.
- Built over 100 full and sub-assemblies combined with various automation brands including, Festo, SMC, Denso, and FANUC.
- Create engineering drawings from models, ensure drawings are formatted properly per governing standards
- Fix errors and defects in large scale Solidworks assembly models
- Assist Engineers in device fabrication for experimental calculations.
Aircraft Records Clerk Senior
Sierra Nevada Corporation
Hurlburt Field, FL
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Utilized Modular Maintenance Management tracker system to track inspection intervals and parts lifespan for the entire U-28A fleet.
- Deployed four times in support of the 319th and 34th Special Operations Squadron in theater, maintained 100% on time inspection compliance.
Special Missions Aviator
United States Air Force
Cannon AFB, NM
07.2010 - 07.2014
- Flew 1000+ hours of medium airlift on the C-146A supporting Special Operations Forces worldwide. 524th Special Operations Squadron.
- Active aircrew member, backed up pilots in the cockpit during every flight with checklists, radio calls, systems monitoring, and visual orientation.
- Deployed 3 times under direct control of the United States Special Operations Command, very first crew to deploy the C-146A in theater.
Assistant Editor
Think Omnimedia, RC Heli Magazine
Chino, CA
10.2007 - 06.2010
- Built, tested, flew and reviewed a wide range of radio-controlled model helicopter products from various companies.
- One of two in-house editors, wrote numerous articles and ensured proper layout for a monthly publication with a circulation of 20k.
Education
BSE - Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Systems)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ 08.2017 - Current
Skills
Solidworks (CSWA Certification)
School Projects
- Automated Part Cleaning Device
- CNC Venturi meter
- Rocket design (trajectory, displacement, stability and friction)
- Water pump filtration system
- Remote controlled revolving Sun Earth Moon model
- Arduino controlled farming boom arm
- Current generating water wheel
- Hover board
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Intern
AeroSpec Inc
06.2020 - Current
BSE - Engineering (Mechanical Engineering Systems)
Arizona State University
08.2017 - Current
Aircraft Records Clerk Senior
Sierra Nevada Corporation
07.2014 - 02.2017
Special Missions Aviator
United States Air Force
07.2010 - 07.2014
Assistant Editor
Think Omnimedia, RC Heli Magazine
10.2007 - 06.2010
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