jacob wennersten

software engineer

About

Currently studying Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Experienced with mechanical design, electrical design, and programming. Passionate about art, primarily digital, as a creative outlet to balance the technical work. Seeking a starter job as an initial platform for further expansion, but would embrace challenge and a creative aspect to the work.

Country

united states

City

aurora

Industry

defense & space

Skill

robotics engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, digital art, 3d modeling, microsoft office, microsoft excel, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft word, teamwork, matlab, research, c++, java, social media

Experience

software engineer

raytheon

2017-11 - Present · 8 yrs 11 mos

Education

worcester polytechnic institute

robotics

2013-1 - 2017-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Extensively covered mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering principles as they relate to robotics. Additionally have taken numerous humanities, primarily art, to balance out the technical course load. Junior year Interactive Qualifying Project involved living in Hangzhou, China for eight weeks and assisting a consulting company in attracting Western venture capital to China. Activities and Societies: Rho Beta Epsilon (Robotics Engineering honor society), Badminton Club

haltom high school

2009-1 - 2013-1 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Part of the state-competitive marching band for the first year. Completed Project Lead The Way classes, including Intro to Engineering Design and Digital Electronics. Attended two electronics and robotics camps at Michigan Technological University. Member of a high school BEST Robotics Competition team for three years, was captain for the latter two; the team placed eighth in the country the first year and first in Texas the third year. Activities and Societies: BCTAL BEST Robotics Team