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Derin Aydin

Florida,FL

Summary

Structures Lead with a proven track record at High Powered Rocket Project, adept in CAD design and leading multidisciplinary teams. Excelled in designing a 10-ft rocket, showcasing collaboration and SolidWorks mastery. Achieved a significant milestone with an expected apogee of ten thousand feet, demonstrating exceptional engineering and communication skills.

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Work History

Structures Lead in Rocket Design

High Powered Rocket Project
09.2024 - Current
  • Leading a team of six engineering students to design and build a 10-ft high-powered rocket with an expected apogee of ten thousand feet.
  • Designed and built a high-powered rocket with an H-class motor, adhering to National Association of Rocketry (NAR) safety codes and regulations.
  • Utilized CAD software to model the rocket components and run simulations for aerodynamic efficiency, weight distribution, and stability.
  • Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team, communicating design concepts, and troubleshooting issues during the development and testing phases.

CAD Design Contributor

Autonomous Robotic Car Project
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Contributing to the CAD design for an autonomous robotic car, focusing on mechanical components such as the chassis, suspension, and drivetrain to ensure functionality and performance
  • Using 3D modeling and simulation software to optimize the design for weight distribution, structural integrity, and manufacturability
  • Participating in design reviews and prototyping to address mechanical and integration challenges while working closely with software and electrical teams
  • Collaborating with other team members to ensure smooth integration of sensor systems, motor controllers, and power supply into the mechanical framework

Education

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL

Skills

  • CAD design
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Design Reviews
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Excel
  • Matlab
  • Microsoft Office
  • Prototyping
  • SolidWorks

Certification

  • Intellectual Property Certificate
  • Level 1 HPR Certification

Clubs and Leadership

  • TAC - Technology and Aerospace Club - Vice President
  • AOE - Alpha Omega Epsilon - Member
  • SHPE - Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers - Member

Timeline

Structures Lead in Rocket Design

High Powered Rocket Project
09.2024 - Current

CAD Design Contributor

Autonomous Robotic Car Project
09.2024 - 12.2024
  • Intellectual Property Certificate
  • Level 1 HPR Certification

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

Florida Atlantic University
Derin Aydin