Matt is a mechanical engineer at the NSWC Crane in southern Indiana. As a civilian employee, he designs, builds, and repairs sensor systems that go on Naval ships, vehicles, and aircraft.

Matt uses 3D printing and prototyping to create and test new designs, ensuring that the final products work correctly before they are sent into the field. Engineers want to know how and why things work and mechanical engineers focus on designing physical tools and equipment. Like all engineers, mechanical engineers develop and test prototypes for new designs and revise and repair existing ones. Matt started his career at Crane as a summer co-op student while still in college.

To learn more about Matt and his career path, explore his profile page.

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