I am seeking opportunities to use and develop my interdisciplinary problem solving skills to improve hardware and electronics. My passion is working on fast-paced teams that challenge assumptions and innovate from first-principles. In my spare time, you can find me rock climbing, biking, or hiking. If you have any questions about my experience or interests please don't hesitate to send me a message!
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Starship Electrical EngineerSpacexNew York, Ny, Us -
Circuit Analysis Lab AssistantColumbia University Sep 2024 - PresentNew York, Ny, Us -
Graduate ResearcherColumbia Mplab Sep 2024 - Present -
Graduate Satellite EngineerSpacex May 2024 - Aug 2024Hawthorne, California, Us- Member of Starlink's Direct-to-Cell hardware team working on satellite modem and phased arrays.- Designed PCBs and diagnosed hardware failures on flight boards, saving money on production costs. -
Chief Electrical EngineerColumbia University Formula Racing Jun 2023 - Jun 2024New York, New York, Us- Led over 40 students in the design, manufacturing, and integration of the electrical system for a Formula SAE Electric racecar.- Redesigned the low voltage architecture and manufacturing process which resulted in 100% electrical reliability at competition.- Designed and guided members through a new detail-oriented engineering methodology, which included creating an engineering wiki, pin-by-pin wiring harness design documentation, and well-written assembly instructions for each vehicle module.- Guided a team of 12 engineering leads and over 40 members to become self-sufficient and knowledgeable electrical engineers while addressing design problems from small details up to system-wide redesigns. -
High Voltage Assistant ChiefColumbia University Formula Racing Jun 2022 - Jun 2023New York, New York, UsOversaw the development and validation of the powertrain for the team’s first electric vehicle, being one of only 20/71 teams to pass technical inspections and race that year. -
Battery System LeadColumbia University Formula Racing Jun 2021 - Jun 2022New York, New York, Us- Oversaw the design and manufacturing of the team's first battery pack, which involved purchasing PCBAs, creating design specifications, and negotiating purchase orders.- Designed battery monitoring PCBs to implement CAN communications while maintaining real-time operating constraints. -
High Voltage Team MemberColumbia University Formula Racing Sep 2020 - Jun 2021New York, New York, Us- Devised simulations to maximize vehicle speed within a battery temperature and power consumption envelope. -
Avionics Engineering InternNasa Jet Propulsion Laboratory Jun 2023 - Aug 2023Pasadena, Ca, Us- Developed an avionics simulation tool for Mars Sample Return Lander, ensuring reliable data transmission.- Built a Python framework supporting custom schedulers and implemented bandwidth analysis with visual insights via tree tables and histograms. -
Digital Systems Lab AssistantColumbia University Jan 2023 - May 2023New York, Ny, Us -
Hardware Researcher - Creative Machines LaboratoryColumbia University Jan 2022 - Dec 2022New York, Ny, Us- Fabricated, 3D Printed, and soldered servo-actuated robot links which assembled into structures magnetically.- Programmed WiFi microcontrollers in C with firmware to calibrate and control servo actuation. -
Hardware Engineering InternTesla May 2022 - Aug 2022Austin, Texas, Us- Developed three novel electro-mechanical modules to improve vehicle interior robustness and packaging, designing PCBs in Altium NEXUS, simulating circuits in LTSpice, and programming ARM microcontroller firmware in an RTOS.- Independently led each module from concept to prototype, collaborating closely with engineers for seamless integration. -
Technical InternSas Jun 2019 - Aug 2019Cary, Nc, Us- Programmed a full-stack system to capture, process, and showcase SAS customer application data.- Developed a web crawler using Python and REST APIs, then stored and retrieved data using SQL.- Designed an interactive web application to browse the data and monitor the web crawler’s status. -
Student InternCaterpillar Inc. Jun 2019 - Jun 2019Irving, Texas, Us -
Student InternApex Tool Group, Llc May 2019 - May 2019Sparks Glencoe, Maryland, Us -
Camp InstructorSummer Programs At Cary Academy Jun 2016 - Aug 2018- Helped lead a variety of programming camps for elementary and middle school students- Taught fundamental aspects of object-oriented programming and game design
Matthew Modi Education Details
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Columbia UniversityElectrical And Electronics Engineering -
Columbia UniversityElectrical And Electronics Engineering -
Cary AcademyN/A
Frequently Asked Questions about Matthew Modi
What company does Matthew Modi work for?
Matthew Modi works for Spacex
What is Matthew Modi's role at the current company?
Matthew Modi's current role is Starship Electrical Engineer.
What schools did Matthew Modi attend?
Matthew Modi attended Columbia University, Columbia University, Cary Academy.
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