Peter Matthijs
About Peter Matthijs
Peter Matthijs is a System/Software Architect and Team Lead currently working at Redwire Space in Kruibeke, Belgium. He has extensive experience in hardware/software interaction analysis, embedded software design, and FPGA development, with a career spanning over two decades in various roles at companies including QinetiQ and Verhaert Space.
Work at Redwire
Peter Matthijs currently holds the position of System/Software Architect and Team Lead at Redwire Space. He has been with the company since 2022, contributing to projects in the Flemish Region of Belgium. His role involves overseeing the development and integration of software systems, ensuring alignment with hardware components, and leading a team of engineers in the design and implementation of advanced space technologies.
Previous Experience at QinetiQ
Peter Matthijs has extensive experience at QinetiQ, where he worked in various capacities from 2009 to 2023. He served as a Software Architect for 14 years and as a System Architect and Software Team Leader for a total of 11 months in 2022. His work involved system architecture and software development, focusing on the interaction between hardware and software components in complex systems.
Experience at Verhaert Space
Prior to his tenure at QinetiQ, Peter Matthijs worked at Verhaert Space as a Software Engineer from 2000 to 2009. During this time, he contributed to software development projects, enhancing his skills in embedded systems and software engineering within the aerospace sector.
Education and Expertise
Peter Matthijs studied at Hogeschool Gent, where he achieved a Professional Bachelor in Computer Science from 1986 to 1991. He also studied Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at the same institution from 1983 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in hardware/software interaction analysis, embedded software design, FPGA development, device driver design, and real-time operating systems.
Specializations and Skills
Peter Matthijs specializes in hardware/software interaction analysis and embedded software design and development. He has specific expertise in FPGA development, particularly with XILINX VIRTEX and MICROSEMI proASIC, RTAX, and RTG4 devices. His skills extend to device driver design and development, as well as working with real-time operating systems (RTOS), making him a valuable asset in the field of aerospace technology.