1. Kalendrix K. Cook
E-mail: kkc0002@auburn.edu
211 West Longleaf Drive, Auburn, Alabama 36832
254-768-3767 (cell)
Career Objective
To sustain and improve CAD and Design skills while contributing to manufacturing efforts.
Education
Auburn University – Auburn,Alabama
Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering
Minor: Economics
Graduated: May 7, 2016
Completed Courses in Major
 Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics of Materials, Thermodynamics, Computing for Engineers and Scientist, Orbital
Dynamics, Propulsion, Numerical Analysis, Aerospace Systems, Flight Dynamics, Aerospace Structures, I-II,
Aerospace Structural Dynamics, Aerodynamics I-III, and Aerospace Design I-II.
Erwin High school– Birmingham, Alabama
Work Experience
United Launch Alliance ( Lockheed Martin & Boeing joint venture) – Mechanical Engineer (Fall 2016-)
 Designs single- or multiple-edged machine cutting tools, such as broaches, milling-machine cutters, and drills, and
related jigs, dies, fixtures and etc. Studies specifications,engineering blueprints, toolorders, and shop data and confers
with engineering and shop personnel to resolve design problems related to material characteristics, dimensional
tolerances, service requirements, manufacturing procedures, and cost. Application of mechanical engineering
principles to the planning, design,development and testing of mechanical systems and rocket design.
Experience
Undergraduate Researcher – Auburn University
 Investigation of the Wake and Turbulent Structure about a Vehicle Side View Mirror (2015-2016)
o Exhibition at AIAA Student Conference Region II – Huntsville, Alabama
 Interference Drag During Store Separation (2014 –2015)
o Presented at AIAA Student Conference Region II-Savannah, Georgia (2015)
o Tests were conducted on two axisymmetric bodies placed in tandem at different horizontal and vertical spacing to
represent stores separating from a combat aircraft. Forces were measured in a wind tunnel with a six component
force/moment sensorat three Reynolds number.
 Reducing drag on cyclist wear (2013-2014)
NASA Student Launch Initiative – Auburn University
 Led by the Aerospace Department, the team consists of a multitude of dedicated students,both undergraduates and graduates,
who design,build, test and fly a high-powered rocket loaded with various experimental payloads as a part ofNASA's University
Student Launch Initiative (USLI) : Avionics and Structural work
Auburn University Student Space Program (AUSSP)
 A space and research program and a workforce development program funded by the National Science Foundation grant.
 The students design,build, test,and operate CubeSats (satellites) in space where they perform science missions.
o HYSPIC Team: The HYSPIC project at Auburn University plans on placing a hyperspectralsensoron board a CubeSat
using commercially available parts. The HYSPIC sensorwill be used to collect data on gamma rays.
Wind Tunnel Testing/ Water Tunnel Testing – Auburn University
 Analyzed and procured data on the effects of drag and lift distributions across an airfoil at different angles
 Researched the effects of air flow velocities on laminar and turbulent boundary layers.
 Researched the effects of different Reynolds numbers and angles of attack as they pertain to delta wings at different positions.
 Presented data and conclusions in technical reports.
NASA INSPIRE Online Learning Community (2010-2011).

2. Skills
 Proficiency in CAD design using 3D CAD Modeling software and Excel
 Software Proficiency: Matlab, AutoCad, OpenRocket, Solidworks, Fortran, Patran, Nastran , LabVIEW, Microsoft Office,
Inventor, SketchUp, ANSYS CFX, NX Unigraphics, Creo and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience
 Manufacturing:Composite layout procedure and curing (Carbon Fiber)
 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
 Strong team collaboration skills. Work closely with team members to achieve engineering goals
Associations
NASA STEM Program- 2010-2011
Alpha Eta Rho – Student Member
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics – AIAA
Society of Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers - STLE
National Society of Black Engineers – NSBE