Kahl Counts
About Kahl Counts
Kahl Counts is a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a diverse background in engineering and research, including previous roles at Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Army.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Kahl Counts is currently working as a System Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His tenure began in 2022. Sandia National Laboratories is renowned for developing and applying technology to address national security issues.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Kahl Counts worked at Lockheed Martin. He served as a Lead Systems Engineer from 2020 to 2022 and as a Systems Integration and Test Engineer from 2017 to 2020. During his time at Lockheed Martin, he specialized in test automation and aerial navigation.
Educational Background
Kahl Counts holds a Master’s Degree in Physics from Colorado State University (2014-2016), where he focused on device physics of thin-film solar cells. He also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Physics from the State University of New York College at Fredonia (2012-2014) and an Associate's Degree in Engineering Science from Jamestown Community College (2010-2012). Additionally, he earned an Associate of Science in Ecology and Environmental Technology from Paul Smith's College (2001-2003) and completed his high school education at Panama Central (1988-2001).
Military Service and Leadership Skills
Kahl Counts served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2009. He initially worked as a Helicopter Mechanic, later becoming a Squad Leader/Unit Armorer. During his military tenure, he participated in two overseas campaigns and developed strong leadership abilities.
Research Experience and Graduate Thesis
During his graduate studies at Colorado State University, Kahl Counts conducted research on the device physics of thin-film solar cells. He focused on materials interaction and characterization using optical and electrical measurement techniques. His research culminated in a thesis comparing contemporary CIGS solar cells using various manufacturing processes and device structures.