Matthew McGINN

Engineer with an M.S. in EE and 8+ years of combined engineering experience across RF systems research, precision manufacturing, and aerospace systems engineering. Experienced in leading technical projects end-to-end, coordinating cross-functional teams, developing engineering standards and documentation, and performing root-cause analysis and corrective action development.

Background includes PCB development from schematic through layout, embedded hardware support, and product execution across high-reliability environments. Designed and validated PCBs for SAW device and antenna applications, including schematic capture, component selection, layout, impedance matching, lab testing, and VNA-based RF characterization.

CAD & Systems Engineer - Cocoon Inc.

(2021-07)

Led technical engineering for multiple concurrent aerospace programs — owning system design, specification development, cross-functional coordination, and manufacturing transfer from concept through delivery

• Developed and implemented engineering standards, tolerance specifications, and quality procedures adopted across production and design teams; trained staff on technical documentation and inspection requirements
• Performed root-cause analysis on production nonconformances and design failures; developed and tracked corrective actions through resolution
• Coordinated engineering priorities and deliverables across design, production, and quality functions; ensured alignment on scope, feasibility, assumptions, and schedule commitments
• Responsible for lifecycle planning of product lines: evaluating design condition, identifying improvement opportunities, and developing multi-program roadmaps for design updates and replacements
• Built and consolidated ERP system and automated engineering workflows; improved data accuracy and operational traceability across the organization
• Provided technical guidance to production teams during normal operations and unplanned issues — assessing failures, recommending resolutions, and supporting continuity of operations

Cleanroom Technician - Fujifilm Dimatix

(2020-07 - 2021-07)

Operated in a high-specification precision manufacturing environment; performed equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, and process qualification in support of production continuity

• Executed inspection and validation procedures on engineered components; documented nonconformances and supported corrective action processes

Research Assistant — RF/SAW Laboratory - University of Maine

(2015-06 - 2017-05)

Owned the end-to-end development of high-frequency PCBs for SAW device characterization, encompassing schematic capture, component selection, and precision layout focused on signal integrity

• Validated board-level performance using VNA-based testing and impedance matching, ensuring hardware met stringent research specifications for RF/EM systems
• Independently developed and executed a multi-year engineering research program — managing technical design, fabrication, characterization, and documentation with minimal supervision
• Performed reliability and performance analysis of RF device systems; evaluated failure modes and iterated designs based on root-cause findings
• Authored comprehensive technical documentation and research reports; presented findings to academic and technical audiences

M.S. - Electrical Engineering - University of Maine, Orono (2026)

B.S. - Engineering Physics — Electrical Engineering Concentration - University of Maine, Orono (2015)