Matthew Safran
About Matthew Safran
Matthew Safran is a Structures Engineer at Boom Supersonic, specializing in the design of composite and metallic structures for airframes. He holds a Master of Engineering in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University and has extensive experience in mechanical systems and electromechanical troubleshooting.
Work at Boom Supersonic
Matthew Safran has been employed at Boom Supersonic as a Structures Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on creating efficient products by owning assemblies for a supersonic passenger airplane. His responsibilities include engaging with both internal and external customers and contractors to conceptualize, mature, and release production engineering projects. He has contributed to the design of the fuselage for XB-1, the first independently developed supersonic jet at Boom Supersonic.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Safran studied Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University, where he achieved a Master of Engineering in 2009 after completing an 11-month program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Cornell University, obtained from 2005 to 2009. His educational background is complemented by experience in electromechanical troubleshooting and mechanical systems, as well as specialization in designing composite and metallic primary and secondary structures for airframes.
Background
Matthew Safran attended Hunter College High School from 1999 to 2005. Following his high school education, he pursued higher education at Cornell University, where he focused on engineering disciplines. His professional career includes significant roles at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company and NASA Langley Research Center, where he gained valuable experience in mechanical engineering and space mission analysis.
Professional Experience
Before joining Boom Supersonic, Matthew Safran worked at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company as a Senior Mechanical Engineer from 2010 to 2018. His role involved engaging with various stakeholders to drive production engineering projects. He also held an internship at Lockheed Martin as an Environmental Test Labs and Services Intern in 2009 and worked at NASA Langley Research Center as a Space Mission Analysis Branch Intern in 2008.
Achievements
Matthew Safran has demonstrated a passionate drive to see projects through to completion, ensuring that no tasks are left unfinished. He thrives in environments that require achieving goals efficiently, often through system-level trade studies. His contributions to the design of the XB-1 fuselage highlight his involvement in significant aerospace engineering projects.