1. Jack Burton
39 Cedar Lane | Scotia, NY 12302 | 518-779-0117 | burtoj2@gmail.com
Objective A full-time position with opportunities to learn new skills, be exposed to
engineering processes, & contribute to meaningful projects.
Education B.S. Aeronautical Engineering, May 2017
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Troy, NY
- 3.3 GPA, Rensselaer Leadership Award, Dean’s List
- AIAA Design Build Fly team; Design, manufacture, optimization of small UAV’s
Coursework: Numerical Analysis, Solid & Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, Aerospace
Structures, Control System Theory, Propulsion Systems, Flight Stability & Control
A.S. Engineering Science, December 2014
Hudson Valley Community College | Troy, NY
- 3.6 GPA, President’s List
- Engineering Design team; Led teams to solve engineering problems & improvise
mechanical & electrical systems, managed projects to meet strict deadlines
Experience Electrical System Assembler
General Control Systems | Green Island, NY | 6/14 - present
- Construct control system assemblies & electro-mechanical subassemblies
- Inspect product drawings & bill of materials; inspect quality of all parts & materials
- Communicate with customers to solve logistical & technical production problems
- Manage multiple projects & continually adapt to a changing schedule
Activities RPI Design-Build-Fly Team (2014-2017): Design & Analysis of utility oriented UAV systems,
selection & testing of propulsion systems, airframe/component design & manufacture,
mechanical & electrical control system design, short & long term project management
Empire State Aerospace Museum aircraft restoration team (2014 – 2016): Maintain aircraft
displays, design new fixtures for upcoming museum projects, assist visitors on tours of the
museum
Skills Matlab, Simulink, Microsoft Excel, SolidWorks, 2D vector graphics, C++, Java
Electrical & mechanical system design, system fabrication & assembly, machine repair &
troubleshooting, automotive systems, small UAV design & testing, project management