Matthew Houk
About Matthew Houk
Matthew Houk is an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer at BLUE ORIGIN with a background in computer engineering and experience in data science, electronics, and brain-computer interfaces.
Company
Matthew Houk is currently employed at Blue Origin, where he serves as an Aerospace Software Apps Engineer. Based in Kent, Washington, Houk has been with the company since 2023. His role involves contributing to the development and implementation of software applications that support aerospace missions.
Previous Positions
Before joining Blue Origin, Matthew Houk worked at IQVIA as a Data Science Intern in 2022 for 2 months in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area. He also held multiple positions at Pack Motorsports: BAJA SAE, starting as a Baja Electronics Member from 2019 to 2020, then advancing to Junior Lead from 2020 to 2021, and finally to Electronics Lead from 2021 to 2023 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Additionally, Houk spent a year as an Undergraduate Researcher at the BCI Lab at North Carolina State University from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Houk earned his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, where he studied from 2019 to 2023. Prior to this, he attended North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics from 2017 to 2019. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in artificial intelligence and embedded systems. Houk’s professional focus aligns with his academic interests, particularly in the fields of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) and Neuroergonomics.
Background in Off-Road Racecar Engineering
Matthew Houk has significant experience in off-road racecar engineering, having been actively involved in the Pack Motorsports: BAJA SAE team. During his tenure with the team from 2019 to 2023, he started as a Baja Electronics Member and progressed through various leadership roles, eventually becoming the Baja Electronics Lead. His responsibilities included overseeing the design and implementation of electronics systems for off-road racecars.
Research in Brain-Computer Interfaces
Matthew Houk conducted undergraduate research at the BCI and Neuroergonomics lab at North Carolina State University from 2021 to 2022. His research focused on exploring the practical applications of Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology. This experience has fostered a deep interest in advancing BCI technologies, which he aspires to further pursue in his career.