Matt Nelson
Advanced Materials Engineer | Expertise in Carbon Fiber, Resin Infusion, and High-Temperature Composites | Aerospace & Medical Device Innovation
- Role
- Advanced Materials & Processes Engineer at Firefly Aerospace
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Nelson
With over a decade of experience in materials science and composites engineering, my expertise spans resin infusion, risk-based inspection, and root cause analysis. My work consistently prioritizes quality, customer satisfaction, and on-time delivery. I am driven to collaborate with teams to develop and manufacture innovative, high-quality composite devices that align with client needs and industry standards.
Experience
Advanced Materials & Processes Engineer
Feb 2026 — Present · Austin, TX, US
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Education
Drexel University School of Engineering
https://drexel.edu/now/archive/2020/June/Drexel-Takes-Top-Spot-on-National-Rankings-for-Innovation/
2009 — 2014
Drexel University School of Engineering
Master’s Degree, Materials Science and Engineering - Nanotechnology & High Temperature Composites
2009 — 2014
New Hope Solebury High School
High School
DeVry University
Electronics Engineeing Technology
2008 — 2009
Skills
- Imagej
- Uv/Vis
- Innovative Problem Solving
- Technical Writing
- Characterization
- Data Analysis
- Machinery
- Microfabrication
- Scanning Electron Microscopy
- Organization
- Composites
- Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)
- Materials Science
- Ftir
- Granta Design
- Metallurgy
- Powder X-Ray Diffraction
- Laboratory Expertise
- Nanodiamond
- Mechanically Inclined
- Carbon Nanotubes
- Nanomaterials
- Team Oriented
- Factsage
- Materials
- Clemex Image Analysis
- Rcfa
- Word/Excel/Powerpoint
- Research
- Engineering
- Team Leadership
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