Kaiser Matin, Ph.D., MBA
About Kaiser Matin, Ph.D., MBA
Kaiser Matin, Ph.D., MBA, serves as a Senior Principal Engineer at ECS, specializing in engineering production support for SM-6 missiles at DARPA/MTO, PEO-IWS. With extensive experience in thermal management technologies and a strong academic background in mechanical engineering, he plays a crucial role in advancing U.S. national security initiatives.
Work at ECS
Kaiser Matin, Ph.D., MBA, has served as a Senior Principal Engineer (Subject Matter Expert - SETA) at ECS since 2012. In this role, he is based in the Washington D.C. Metro Area and is responsible for engineering production support of SM-6 missiles at PEO/IWS 3.0 for the US Navy. His responsibilities include investigations into missile booster, rocket nozzle, and rocket motor components. Matin also identifies technical risks in Statements of Work related to sensors, electronics packaging, and actuator obsolescence.
Education and Expertise
Kaiser Matin holds a Project Management MBA from Keller Graduate School of Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from BUET, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution. His educational background supports his expertise in thermal management technologies and missile component analysis.
Background
Before joining ECS, Kaiser Matin worked at several organizations in various engineering roles. He was a Member of Technical Staff at THOMSON from 1999 to 2003 and served as a Staff Engineer in Aero/Thermo at United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS) from 2005 to 2012. He also worked as a Principal Thermal/Mechanical Engineer at WaveCrest Labs from 2003 to 2005. His diverse background includes extensive experience in thermal management and missile technology.
Achievements
Kaiser Matin was awarded the Best Innovator of the Year by System Planning Corporation. He has participated as a judge in the DARPA-sponsored REVCON competition, focusing on innovative wedgelok technologies. Matin has also engaged in high-risk, high-reward thermal management projects aimed at enhancing U.S. national security and has contributed to the development of next-generation thermal management technologies at DARPA/MTO.
Technical Contributions
Kaiser Matin performs 3D thermal and CFD analysis to support and evaluate the work of selected performers at various phases of technology maturation. He is involved in life-cycle analysis of missile components, reviewing thermal cycling, static, and restrained firing test plans. Matin also provides strategic and technology support to program managers, ensuring the advancement of thermal management technologies within defense initiatives.