Mark Kargel
About Mark Kargel
Mark Kargel is a Senior Electrical Engineer at MTS Systems Corporation, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in firmware and software engineering, having held various positions at notable companies including Texas Instruments, Starkey Hearing Technologies, and Sandia National Laboratories.
Work at MTS Systems
Mark Kargel currently serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer at MTS Systems Corporation. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the company's engineering projects in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. His responsibilities include the design and development of electrical systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Mark Kargel held various engineering roles across multiple organizations. He worked at Dynamics Inc. as a Senior Firmware Engineer from 2013 to 2014. He also served as a Principal Firmware Engineer at Starkey Hearing Technologies from 2014 to 2017, and at ShiraTronics, Inc. from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes significant roles at Texas Instruments, where he was a Software Engineer and later a Senior Embedded Software Engineer.
Education and Expertise
Mark Kargel has a strong educational background in electrical engineering. He studied at Oklahoma State University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) from 1979 to 1984. Additionally, he studied at The University of New Mexico and C.E. Donart, further enhancing his expertise in the field.
Career Background
Mark Kargel's career spans several decades, beginning in the mid-1980s. He worked at Sandia National Laboratories as a Senior Member of Technical Staff for a total of 13 years across two tenures. His experience also includes positions at L-3 Communications as a Principal Electrical Engineer and at the U.S. Department of Energy as a Technical Advisor on Nuclear Weapon Surety.
Professional Development
Throughout his career, Mark Kargel has engaged in various roles that have contributed to his professional development. He has worked in diverse environments, including government, private sector, and research institutions. His experience encompasses project engineering, firmware development, and technical advisory roles, reflecting a comprehensive skill set in electrical and embedded systems engineering.