Mechanical Engineering Design
Resume:
A N T O N Y R O B E R T S O N
***Inactive Secret-level Security Clearance***
******.*.*********@*****.*** 1909 North Coral Drive, Prescott, AZ
O B J E C T I V E
To obtain a position within a technology-driven company or R&D facility
to develop innovative products/capabilities by employing my knowledge
and skills in Mechanical Engineering, industrial automation and
robotic design and engineering.
E D U C A T I O N
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, College of Engineering
Prescott, AZ Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Aug 2009 - May 2013 G.P.A.: 3.3 / 4.0
Relevant Courses
Computer Programming Controls Machine Design
Mechatronics Robotics III Vibrations and Acoustics
United States Naval Academy Annapolis,
MD
Candidate for Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Information
Technology Jun 2004 - Aug 2007
Relevant Courses
Computer Arch. & Org. Data Structures Database Mgt. & Org
Digital Communications Intro to Networks Web & Internet
Programming
S K I L L S
Software: ANSYS, Autodesk Inventor, Catia, CES EduPack, Linux, Matlab,
MS Office Suite, Solidworks, SQL
Languages: C++, Perl, Pascal, Python, Java, JavaScript, Lua, Fortran,
OpenCV
Diagnostics/Shop: controller designs, digital circuit design/PCB
fabrication, full shop knowledge (and welding), tensile testing
Foreign Languages: Spanish (fluent/native)
P R O J E C T S
Detail Design Project-Sample Return Robotics Completion
Fall
2012-Present
Designed an autonomous robot capable of traversing in off-road
conditions while searching for and, subsequently, acquiring various
object.
Lead designer for the locomotion subsystem. Wrote SLAM code to
interface the stereoscopic machine vision, path planning algorithms,
and various other sensors used for robot autonomy.
NASA Space Grant-Quadrocopter
Summer 2012-Present
Researched energy-based optimized path planning using Pontryagin's
minimum principle.
Designed and implemented new governing control law algorithm.
Solids-Fastener Testing in a Single Lap
Summer 2011
Evaluate shear in bolts of various materials and heat treatments via
tensile testing.
Fabricated and machined lap splices as well as programmed the Matlab
code to simulate testing.
Robotics-Simulate Robotic Arm Movement
Spring 2011
Wrote a Matlab program to compute the parameters for a quintic
polynomial, simulate an elbow manipulator arm configuration,
compute/simulate the velocity kinematics for the end-effector, and
use a resolved motion rate controller to generate a linear path for a
planar RR end-effector.
Responsible for all project programming and simulation.
Controls-Controller Design for a Robotic Arm
Spring 2011
Modeled the transfer function of DC servos in Matlab.
Designed a controller using resistors, capacitors, and inductors to be
used in tandem with designed transfer function. Responsible for all
project design, implementation, and simulation.
CAD-Redesign Gulfstream G5 with Wind Tunnel Testing
Fall 2010
Used Catia to redesign the G5 for long range, high endurance mission
capability based on aerodynamic calculations.
Used 3-D printer to 'print' designed parts for assembly.
Performed wind tunnel testing to evaluate change performance.
Manually designed and fabricated all parts of the CATIA model .
W O R K
Commander Operational Test and Evaluation Force (US Navy), Norfolk, VA
Jun 2008 - Aug 2009
Aviation Electronics Technician - AT3
Honed small unit leadership skills and established trust by
interacting with the hourly workforce
Successfully formed relationships with senior military personnel and
civilian contractors to execute $300 million in high priority
operational test programs.
Responsible for security and maintenance of top secret facility in
excess of 50000 square feet
Informed decisions of Navy senior leaders including COMOPTEVFOR Admiral
on energy conservation initiatives, by reporting historical energy
consumption statistics and financial expenditures.
United States Navy, Washington, DC
Aug 2007 - Jun 2008
Petty Officer 3rd Class
Teamed with civilian employees to design and develop a new
entertainment center for use by enlisted personnel.
Actively advertised for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)
sponsored events.
United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Jun
2004 - Aug 2007
Midshipman
Squad Leader-In charge of training and assisting those midshipmen
under my command.
Watch Bill Coordinator-Created duty rotation assignments for an entire
company of 160+ Midshipmen.
Varsity Soccer Team Manager-Filmed all matches and provided the Coach
with feedback for improved performance.
H O N O R S, A W A R D S, AND S E R V I C E
Dean's List
Fall 2009 - Present
National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Summer 2007
Active Participant
Underwent a thirty day white-water canoeing expedition into the remote
wilderness of the Yukon, Canada
Learned technical outdoor skills, leadership, and environmental ethics
Cyber Defense Exercise
Spring 2007
Team Leader
Leader of small three person team actively monitoring and defending
against cyber-attacks by the National Security Agency
Learned how to detect and read steganographically encoded images and
how to improve network security
C L U B S
Lunabotics
Fall 2011-Spring 2012
Locomotion Subsystems
Responsible for designing/fabricating/implementing a means by which
the ERAU lunar robot may navigate the NASA obstacle
course at the Kennedy Space Center.
Jet Dragster
Aug 2009 - Fall 2011
Fabrication
Welded and machined various parts for the ERAU jet dragster.
Student Veterans Organization
Aug 2009 - Present
Active Member
Managed various SVO activities and trips.
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