Joshua J.

Bennett
jjbennet@andrew.cmu.edu (512) 704-2437 www.linkedin.com/in/joshua-j-bennett www.bennett.engineering
EDUCATION
Carnegie Mellon University, School of Computer Science Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Master of Science - Robotic Systems Development (MRSD) December 2018
Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Machine Learning, Systems Engineering and Management for Robotics
Manipulation Estimation & Control, Introduction to Robotics Business
University of Texas at Austin, Cockrell School of Engineering Austin, Texas
Bachelor of Science with Highest Honors - Mechanical Engineering May 2017
GPA: 3.96/4.0

SKILLS AND CLEARANCE

Computer Science: C/C++, LabVIEW (CLAD), C#, SQL, control systems, human-machine interaction, sensor fusion, SLAM.
Robotics Integration: Kuka teach pendant, RSI programming, rigid-body simulation and collision avoidance.
Mechanical Design: Solidworks, Creo, Inventor, ANSYS fluid simulation, SLS, Sheet Metal, CNC part production.
Electrical Design: Multi-Sim, KiCAD, Mentor Graphics, inertial MEMS sensors, cable design, power distribution.
Clearance Level: DOD Secret Security Clearance, issued August 2017.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Raytheon Missile Systems Tucson, Arizona
Systems Engineer I June 2016 June 2017
Developed an immersive hands-on trainer for land warfare simulation, promoting products on-site and at trade shows.
Programmed IMU complementary filter for simulation tracking, reducing noise stability to 0.001 (15x improvement.)
Revamped networking from C socket code to C++ in distributed simulation, driving efficiency and code quality.
Sisu Devices Austin, Texas
Systems Engineer November 2013 May 2016
Created architecture for controlling multiple robots via Kuka RSI, eliminating collisions and operator intervention.
Programmed robotic knot tying machine for STEM initiative, ensuring safe use of industrial robot arms by children.
Mentored co-worker during integration of knife sharpening machine, directing implementation of PID force grinding.
Orchestrated code development of UI and PLC for drug vending machine, delivering on-time for critical deadlines.
Designed PCBs for the NI Semiconductor Test System and drafted EMC compliance, allowing timely product launch.
National Instruments Austin, Texas
Mechanical Engineering Intern May 2013 August 2013
Automated airflow measurement system, improving data quality and eliminating the need for manual data capture.
The Shot Coach Provo, Utah
Co-founder, Lead Engineer December 2012 November 2013
Invented a hybrid inertial-ultrasonic positioning system for basketball player tracking, consistently detecting shots and tracking
distance from the net with centimeter resolution.
BYU CAD Lab Provo, Utah
Research Assistant, Developer Lead August 2012 April 2013
Pioneered and patented a database association method for multi-user CAD, speeding up initial part loading times
(100x improvement) and ensuring commercial viability for the final plugin deployed at Boeing.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS
GroundsBot Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Mellon University Fall 2017 Spring 2018
Developing an autonomous robot capable of clearing snow, collecting leaves, and mowing lawns.
SLAM in a Maze Austin, Texas
The University of Texas at Austin Spring 2017
Implemented mapping and localization for a maze robot using ultrasonic rangefinders and wheel encoders, ensuring
positional awareness and providing accurate obstacles for A* path planning.

HONORS
Recipient, NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Austin, Texas March 2017
Recipient, George W. Bean Endowed Presidential Scholarship Austin, Texas August 2016