Matthew Reklau
About Matthew Reklau
Matthew Reklau is a Research Scientist with over 23 years of experience in engineering and technical program management, currently working at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions. He has held various leadership roles in satellite ground infrastructure development and product management at companies such as ST Engineering iDirect and iDirect Government.
Current Role at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Matthew Reklau serves as a Research Scientist at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, a position he has held since 2022 in Chantilly, Virginia. In this role, he focuses on integrating, developing, and supporting satellite ground infrastructure. He aims to address complex challenges within the field. His work involves unlocking new business opportunities through Kratos OpenSpace satellite virtual ground infrastructure.
Previous Experience at ST Engineering iDirect
Matthew Reklau has extensive experience at ST Engineering iDirect, where he held several key positions. He worked as Director of Product Management from 2016 to 2018 and as Senior Director of Product Management from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he was the Director of the Enterprise Remote Terminal Group from 2011 to 2016 and served as Principal FPGA Engineer from 2006 to 2009. His tenure at this organization spanned over nine years, during which he contributed to various aspects of product management and engineering.
Experience at iDirect Government
Reklau worked at iDirect Government as Senior Director of Architecture from 2020 to 2022 in Herndon, Virginia. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing architectural strategies and ensuring that the systems met the necessary requirements. His experience in this position contributed to his overall expertise in satellite ground infrastructure.
Engineering Background and Education
Matthew Reklau holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from Penn State University, where he studied from 1996 to 2001. He also achieved a Minor in Engineering Leadership Development during his time at the university. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in engineering, architecture, and technical program management.
Early Career and Technical Expertise
Matthew Reklau began his career as a Hardware and Field Programmable Gate Array Engineer at JDSU from 2001 to 2006. He also gained experience as a Hardware Engineering Co-op at VIAVI Solutions in 1999. Over the years, he has accumulated over 23 years of experience in various domains, including engineering, architecture, system integration, and technical program management.