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Achintya Augustin

Mechanical Engineering Student · CAD Precision · Structural & System Design

About

Detail-oriented Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Florida (GPA 3.3, May 2028). I bring hands-on CAD design, structural analysis, and system-modeling experience to mission-driven defense & aerospace projects. Thrive in collaborative, high-stakes environments—whether optimizing FSAE suspension geometry or performing NASA-grade risk assessments.

Engineering Experience

NASA L’SPACE Mission Concept Academy

Mission Assurance Specialist | Sep 2025 – Present

Executed 5+ subsystem risk assessments against NASA standards.
Tracked 10+ failure modes via FMEA; actions improved reliability 15 %.
Collaborated with 20-member team to embed safety into spacecraft mechanical designs.

FMEARisk AnalysisNASA Standards

Gator Motorsports (UF FSAE)

Suspension & Brakes Sub-team | Aug 2024 – Present

Designed suspension geometry & brake components → 15 % ↑ cornering stability.
Led 10+ CAD design reviews (control arms, calipers) for FSAE rule compliance.
Supported 3 track-days: brake testing + suspension data acquisition.

SolidWorksFSAEData Acquisition

UNF Water-Tower Challenge

Structural Analyst | Aug 2022 – May 2024

CAD-modeled critical-infrastructure tower; iterative prototyping.
1st-place district finish for structural resilience under pressure testing.
Simulation-driven load-path optimization reduced failure probability.

FEAPrototypingCompetition

Technical Projects

CSWA Motion Assembly – Mechanical Juicer

Perfect 240/240 CSWA score. Constraint-based assembly + full motion study.

SolidWorksCSWA

Race Analytic Dashboard – RedLine352 Auto Club

Python + SQL + Excel pipeline analyzing 200+ hrs of lap data; live feedback for drivers.

PythonSQLData Viz

Skills Snapshot

Design & Analysis: SolidWorks (CSWA), Fusion 360, OnShape, GD&T, Intro FEA, DFM/DFA

Programming: Python · MATLAB · Java · SQL · Azure AI

Docs & Tools: Excel, Visio, P&ID, PFD, Safety Documentation

Languages: English (Fluent), Malayalam (Native), French (Conversational)

Certifications

Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
Azure AI Essentials – Microsoft Professional Certificate
Fusion 360 Workflow, HVAC Schematics (P&ID/PFD), Machine Learning – LinkedIn Learning

Work & Leadership

Publix Grocery Clerk – Logistics, inventory, safety compliance (Jan 2025 – now)
Kumon Math & Reading Tutor – 300+ hrs, 40+ students, SAT score improvements (2022-24)
DCI Public-Relations Intern – Coordinated 50+ patient visits/week (2021-24)