Matt Nelson
About Matt Nelson
Matt Nelson is an Integration Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN with extensive experience in aerospace and engineering roles at SpaceX, Embraer, Boeing, and other companies.
Title
Matt Nelson holds the position of Integration Engineer III at BLUE ORIGIN, which he has held since 2020. In this role, he is based in Merritt Island, Florida, where he contributes to the company's space exploration objectives.
Professional Background
Matt Nelson has a diverse and extensive background in the aerospace industry. He previously worked at SpaceX as a Vehicle Integration Launch Technician (Refurb) from 2017 to 2020 in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Before that, he held two positions at Embraer: first as a Flight Operations professional from 2016 to 2017 in Melbourne, Florida, and earlier as an Aircraft Mechanic from 2012 to 2017. His experience also includes working as a Structures Mechanic at Boeing in 2011 to 2012 in Macon, Georgia, and at Triumph Aerostructures - Vought Aircraft Division from 2009 to 2011 in Stuart, Florida.
Early Career
Matt Nelson's early career features roles outside the aerospace sector. He worked at Professional Insulators as a Specialties Technician from 2007 to 2009 and at Ricks Screen Inc as an Aluminum Specialist from 1998 to 2006. These roles provided him with a wide range of technical skills that he later applied in more specialized aerospace positions.
Education and Certifications
Matt Nelson attended Palm Beach Community College where he studied Medical and achieved an EMT certification. He also completed his high school education at Santaluces High School, earning a diploma. Both educational accomplishments took place in the 1970s.