Jesse Pelletier is a recent graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with degrees in Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering. He has experience working as an intern at Raytheon and conducting undergraduate research in flight simulation and control systems design. On campus, Pelletier held leadership roles in residence life organizations and was recognized for his academic achievements and capstone project.

1. 15 Sunset Drive JJeessssee PPeelllleettiieerr 1999 Burdett Avenue
Beverly, MA 01915 pellej5@rpi.edu Williams Hall 302D
www.linkedin.com/in/jessepelletier/ (978) 987-3700 Troy, NY 12180
EDUCATION
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI): Troy, NY
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical and Mechanical Engineering May 2017
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering May 2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.81 of 4.0; Dean’s List
WORK EXPERIENCE
Raytheon Missile Systems – Guidance, Navigation, and Control Intern Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
Development, translation, verification, and validation of a simulation for an
electro-optic sensor, as well as sensor performance characterization testing.
Undergraduate Research Assistant – Distributed Flight Array May 2015 - Present
Flight simulation, controller design, structural optimization, and hardware layout
for a distributed modular vertical take-off and landing vehicle.
Teaching Assistant – Embedded Control Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
Help students in laboratory sessions and open shop hours. Tasks include helping
debug software and hardware, as well as grading exams and laboratory exercises.
Resident Director Aug 2015 - Present
Host educational, recreational, and professional programs within residence halls.
Oversee a staff of Resident Assistants and report directly to Assistant Deans.
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Space Vehicle Design (Fall 2015; Capstone) System Analysis Techniques (Fall 2016)
Multibody Dynamics (Spring 2016) Spaceflight Mechanics (Spring 2016)
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
George M. Powell ’47 Award May 2016
“For designing the most inventive capstone project in aeronautical engineering.”
Capstone project presented at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in Pasadena, CA.
Who’s Who among Students in American Colleges and Universities Dec 2015, Dec 2016
For consistent excellence in both curricular and extracurricular activities.
Nominating committee consists of students, faculty, and administration.
Top 10 Program Mar 2015
“How to Facilitate the RA Interview” chosen from over 30 programs at the
Northeast Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls regional conference.
ACTIVITIES
National Residence Hall Honorary Apr 2013 - Present
President, Apr 2014 - Apr 2016
Vice President of Recognition, Apr 2016 - Present
Resident Student Association Aug 2012 - Present
Vice President, Apr 2013 - Apr 2014
RPIgnite Performance Percussion Ensemble May 2013 - Apr 2016
Membership and Outreach Coordinator, Apr 2014 - Apr 2015
SKILLS
Simulink Programming (Matlab, C, Python, Ada) CAD (NX 9, SolidWorks)
Rapid Prototyping Light machining (lathe, drill press, etc.) Microsoft Office