Arjun Menon
Mechanical Engineer
Work Experiences
Redon Systems Pvt. Ltd. Hyderabad, India
Jr. CAD Designer & Assembly Line Supervisor
June 2024-Aug 2024
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Collaborated with engineering teams to create detailed 3D models and technical drawings using advanced CAD software for Kamikaze drones and loitering munition, optimizing for manufacturability and performanceOptimized canister launch systems for kamikaze drones, handling multiple assemblies with 100+ parts each.
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Collaborated on over 20 CAD models, reducing production time by 15% and improving system integration.
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Maintained and supervised the assembly line for drone production, ensuring efficient workflow, consistent quality, and timely delivery of components to meet production targets.



Combat Vehicle Research and Development Establishment Pvt. Ltd. Chennai, India
Combat Vehicle R&D and Procurement Intern
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Contributed to Project Arjun MBT Mark-II, India’s premier globally recognized mechanized warfare initiative.
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Analyzed and optimized CAD assemblies, ensuring structural feasibility for PCB placement in high-impact environments.
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Designed metal shielding solutions for electronic components to enhance durability and EMI protection, requiring government security clearance for classified data access.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Facilitator,
College of Business
January 2025-Present
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Advised 10+ student-led startups on LLC incorporation, venture funding, idea validation, and unit economics, leading to a 95% satisfaction rate among clients.
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Assisted founders in refining their pitch decks and securing early-stage funding opportunities from investors and grant programs.
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Organized entrepreneurial workshops to educate students on business development, lean startup principles, and financial modeling.



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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for ME 311 (Robotic Technologies)
Mechanical Engineering Dept.
June 2024-Dec 2025
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Assisted students in mastering robotic navigation and obstacle avoidance algorithms, including mathematical principles of kernel operations in computer graphics and imagery. Provided timely, detailed feedback to help students improve technical skills and deepen understanding of course concepts.
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Collaborated with the professor on exam grading, assignment evaluations, and test preparation, ensuring accuracy and fairness across assessments to maintain high academic standards.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Makerspace Student Assistant,
College of Engineering
January 2025-Present
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Managed 3D print orders from 200+ student clubs, maintaining 15+ printers with uptime across FDM, SLA, and composite manufacturing.
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Handled order tracking, decreasing processing delays by 30% and streamlining inventory management for efficient operations.




Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Student Engagement and Resource Coach (SERC),
Office of Undergraduate Advising
June 2022 - Aug 2024
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Improved grades of struggling students by creating tailored resources and strategies.
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Managed a customer database with 5000+ student records and utilized analytical tools to process failures
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Helped towards resource utilization between students and office of undergraduate advising


Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
Marketing and Student Engagement Intern
Sodexo Dining & Marketing Services
Dec 2022-May 2023
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Improved grades of struggling students by creating tailored resources and strategies.
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Managed a customer database with 5000+ student records and utilized analytical tools to process failures
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Helped towards resource utilization between students and office of undergraduate advising



