1. Scott D. Rudkin
Tel: (403) 506-6940
Email: scottdavidrudkin@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE To obtain a student co-op/internship position in engineering at your company.
EDUCATION Bachelor of Science, Aerospace Engineering May 2021
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL
Area of concentration: Astronautics
Study abroad: ERAU campus Berlin Germany, Summer 2019
GPA 3.7 / 4.0
PROJECT
EXPERIENCE
NASA Robotic Mining Competition Rover Project –Team based project, 2017-present
Calculated power consumption of electronic devices for battery driven operations
Utilized Eagle and Altium to design circuits and PCBs for power management and
signal communication between microcontrollers, sensors, and actuators
Built and implemented prototype circuit boards on rover before installing final PCBs
Integrated LIDAR sensor and cameras for autonomous rover operations
GPS Orbital Mechanics Project – Class based individual project, 2019
Researched global navigation satellite systems and applied space mechanics to
create report on GPS orbital dynamics and system operations
Programmed MATLAB script to simulate satellite orbits around Earth for Earth
centered inertial and Earth fixed frames.
CNC CO2 LASER Project – Individual self-motivated Project, 2019
Designed 100W CNC CO2 LASER cutter and engraver
Utilized CAD software to design project and 3D printed ABS prototype components
Researched IR lenses to optimize cutting and engraving capabilities
MATLAB Flight Computer Project – Class based individual project, 2018
Utilized MATLAB script to program flight planning computer, that output corrected
headings, time enroute, and fuel burn based on weather and flight data input
CATIA Air Pressure Gauge CAD Project – Class based team project, 2017
Utilized CATIA to model a pressure gauge in Part Design and Assembly Design
workbenches
Created standardized engineering schematics in Drafting workbench
Received engineering department award and A on project and in class
Launch Vehicle Project – Class based team project, 2017
Utilized Excel to optimize payload capacity, range, and budget of theoretical launch
vehicle for inserting payload into low earth orbits
Utilized MATLAB script to calculate final orbit and payload capability
SKILLS Computer:
Software: Eagle, MATLAB, Altium, CATIA, Fusion 360, Microsoft Office
Programming: Python (Basic), Arduino (C++)
Operating Systems: Windows, Linux
Language:
French (Basic)
FLIGHT Certifications and Ratings: Total Hours 162.0
EXPERIENCE Transport Canada Private Pilot License
FAA Private Pilot License
FAA Second Class Medical Pilot in Command 50.2
Transport Canada Category 3 Medical Instrument 6.7
Restricted Radio Operator License Cross Country 20.8
LEADERSHIP Secretary, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flight Team, 2017-present
Train others and self to compete in regional and national NIFA competitions
2. Maintain Flight Team administration documents and event attendance
Class President, Delta Upsilon Fraternity Embry-Riddle, 2018-2019
Organized fraternity class events and guided new members during orientation
Philanthropy Chair, Delta Upsilon Fraternity Embry Riddle, 2018-2019
Organized charity fundraisers and events for Global Service Initiative Philanthropy
Standards Board, Delta Upsilon Fraternity Embry-Riddle, 2018-2019
Evaluated fraternity members’ actions during internal investigations
Bombardier, 1390 Artillery Cadets Corps, 2011-2012
Responsible for and commanded subordinate cadets during regular 1390 Artillery
Cadets Corps excursions
ACTIVITES Member, Robotics Association at Embry-Riddle, 2017-present
Design circuit schematics and PCBs in CAD software for application on rover.
Solder SMD and through hole devices onto PCBs
Instruct Eagle software workshops for new club members
Member, Embry-Riddle Skydiving Club, 2017-present
Holder of CSPA A and USPA B license with 78 jumps and 59 minutes freefall total
AWARDS Lloyd Skeen Memorial Scholarship 2019
Awarded to individual who demonstrated leadership skills, academic merit, a
concern for others, involvement in the community, a desire to succeed in studies
and financial challenges
Student Innovation Finalist Award 2017
Awarded to the top 5 teams who proposed ideas to improve campus experience
Engineering Department Best of the Best CAD Award 2017
Awarded to the team with the best CAD design and presentation for all sections of
CATIA classes in the engineering department at Embry-Riddle
Glenmore Christian Academy Citizenship Award 2010
Awarded by peer voting to students who showed outstanding student participation
and school spirit