Matt Hanley - Golden, CO
BS/MS 2019, Mechanical Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder
Test Infrastructure Team Lead | Loft Orbital
Current city: Golden, CO
My career path: I found my interest in space systems at CU's Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics where I worked in the Mission Operations group during my undergraduate and graduate schooling. I started my career working at Rocket Lab after finishing my BSMS as I wanted to work in a fast paced environment where I could get a large breadth of experience. Rocket Lab did not disappoint. My duties ranged from writing embedded software for attitude control systems to developing mathematical models to help size third stage propulsion systems. Ultimately I found myself leading the Hardware in the Loop team at Rocket Lab. I really enjoyed the intersection of hardware, software, and simulation. Stemming from my HITL work at Rocket Lab, I decided to take on a new challenge at the startup in Golden, Colorado called Loft Orbital. There I have spent time building the Test Infrastructure team to provide hardware in the loop test setups in support of the spacecraft produced at Loft.
My interest in being a Regional Network Ambassador: I take pride in coming from CU! I love running into fellow Alumni when out and about. It's great to hear the amazing places that people end up after University.
Personal interests: Mountain biking, climbing, camping, hiking, and exploring!
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