Kevin C. Crilley is seeking an entry-level position in the aerospace industry to utilize his analytic, innovative, and design skills. He has a B.S.E. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan with a 3.04 GPA. As an intern at Generation Orbit, he developed optimization software, performed engineering analysis and design work, and established project management systems. At the University of Michigan Aeronautical Science Association, he managed the design of carbon fiber rockets and led avionics development for a rocket-deployed glider.
1. Kevin C. Crilley
1222 Daffodil Lane, Wantagh, NY 11793 | (516) 974-2170 | crilleyk@umich.edu
Objective
To obtain a position in the aerospace industry at which I can utilize and further develop my analytic,
innovative and design skills in an atmosphere that fosters both individual initiative and team participation.
Education
University of Michigan—Ann Arbor September 2011-May 2014
B.S.E. Aerospace Engineering | GPA 3.04
Graduation: May 2014 (Completed Degree in 3 years)
Work Experience
Aerospace Engineer Intern: Generation Orbit September 2014-December 2014
Developed Python optimizer for air-to-sea communications array
Performed analysis, material/process selection and sourcing, and
engineering design for horizontal launch platform and test systems
Established company-wide project management and collaboration network
Built Python wrapper to automate NASA’s OpenVSP software
Projects
Chief Engineer: Michigan Aeronautical Science Association June 2012-June 2014
Managed the design, fabrication, and operation of carbon fiber rocket
Competed in 2013 and 2014 IREC student competition
Avionics Lead: Michigan Aeronautical Science Association September 2012-June 2013
Created recovery system for solid-fuel rocket launching to 10,000-ft.
Designed rocket-deployable RC glider with Arduino control
Project Lead: M-CONNECT Senior Design Project February 2014-May 2014
Led team of 20 students in developing mission to deploy CubeSat
Constellation around Mars for constant surface coverage
Held weekly conferences with industry professionals
Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Redesign January 2014-May 2014
Improved existing design to increase functional environment range
Tested modifications in wind tunnel and outdoor environment
Small Hovercraft Design January 2013-April 2013
Designed, built, and tested composite hovercraft with Arduino control
Analyzed system performance virtually and experimentally
Software/Languages
C | C++ | Python | Matlab | VBA | Catia | STK | NX | SolidWorks |
OpenVSP | MS Office/Project | GFSSP | AVL | XFLR5
Organizations
AIAA | U of M Aerospace Safety Board | Epeians: U of M Engineering Leadership Honor Society
Interests
Rocketry | Tutoring | Arduino Programming | Community Outreach