Mateos Kassa
About Mateos Kassa
Mateos Kassa is a Controls Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN, specializing in engine control system design and transient analysis for rocket engines. He has extensive experience in research and engineering roles at various institutions, including IFP Energies nouvelles and national laboratories.
Title
Controls Engineer III
Company
Currently working at BLUE ORIGIN as Controls Engineer III since 2021. Formerly worked at IFP Energies nouvelles, Argonne National Laboratory, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
Education and Expertise
Mateos Kassa holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mechanical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology, completed in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Physics from DePauw University in 2013. His expertise is centered around engine control system design, transient analysis, and engine system modeling.
Professional Background
Mateos Kassa's career includes significant roles in academia and industry. He has worked as a Controls Engineer at IFP Energies nouvelles and BLUE ORIGIN. He also gained experience in research settings at Argonne National Laboratory and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. His academic contributions include serving as an instructor and teaching assistant at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Career Achievements
Mateos Kassa leads the development of engine control system design and transient analysis for Blue Origin's rocket engines. He contributes to the improvement of engine system modeling and establishes best practices for transient model development. His career also includes significant research experiences as a guest graduate researcher at national laboratories and academia.