Software Engineer

Kyle L. Matt

Tucson, AZ 435-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-matt/ *********@*****.***

Professional Experience

Raytheon Technologies Tucson, AZ

Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Engineer 2023 – 2024

Run and manage software to model and simulate rocket flight trajectories.

Simulations are compiled in C++ and FORTRAN and used Python and MATLAB.

Tested RF signal detection by hardware in anechoic chamber, using simulation to orient hardware throughout flight.

Requires Secret Clearance

Montana State University Bozeman, MT

Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant, Physics Department 2017 – 2022

Develop a Python script to identify variable stars, measure their properties and classify them.

Lead laboratory class, grade lab work, homework assignments and exams.

Train students to use laboratory equipment such as an oscilloscope and spectrometer.

Brigham Young University Provo, UT

Research/Teaching Assistant, Physics Department 2014 – 2017

Gather, process, and analyze astronomical data.

Collaborated with international team of scientists to identify transiting extrasolar planets.

Translate a FORTRAN program to Python/Cython then update and optimize it.

Observer, West Mountain Observatory 2014 – 2016

Operate and maintain research telescopes and collect astronomical data.

Education

Montana State University M.S. in Physics 2022

Brigham Young University B.S. in Physics-Astronomy 2017

Minor: Computer Science

Skills

Programming: Python, C, C++, Java, JavaScript, FORTRAN, HTML, CSS, Bash

Computation: Wolfram Mathematica, MATLAB, Microsoft Office, Windows, Linux

Math: Differential Equations, Linear Algebra, Linear Regression, Statistics

Physics: Classical Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Orbital Mechanics

Data Science: SQL, Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Signal Processing

Communication: Conference Presentations, Thesis, Technical Writing, Classroom Instruction

Languages: English (native language), Spanish (fluent)

Honors and Awards

Montana Space Grant Fellowship, Montana State University 2021

Sloan Indigenous Graduate Partnership Scholarship, Montana State University 2017

ORCA Research Grant, Brigham Young University 2016

Academic Scholarship, Brigham Young University 2013

Eagle Scout Award, Boy Scouts of America 2007

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