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

  1. Advanced Materials & Processes Engineer

    Firefly Aerospace

    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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