Matthew Hallado Madayag
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Aerospace Engineer with experience in spacecraft systems engineering, payload development, and mission integration. Proven ability to define requirements, conduct trade studies, and support design, testing, and flight readiness of satellite systems. Experienced in multidisciplinary collaboration, simulation-based analysis, and project coordination to meet mission objectives across the full system lifecycle.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Satellite System Engineer
Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2025 - Current
- Led design, integration, and test (I&T) of a hyperspectral thermal imager payload for the Lunar HyTI mission
- Defined and refined system and mission requirements, ensuring alignment across payload and spacecraft subsystems
- Supported flight readiness activities, including test planning, verification, and validation
- Coordinated across multidisciplinary teams to support system integration and mission execution
Satellite Integration and Testing Assistant
Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
Honolulu, Hawaii
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Performed systems engineering and requirements management for CubeSat mission (AERIS)
- Conducted trade studies and design evaluations for 3U/6U configurations
- Supported integration and testing activities, ensuring compliance with launch and mission requirements
- Participated in technical reviews (PDR/CDR) and configuration management
Summer Research Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, OH
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Developed and integrated aerospace design and analysis tools (ADAPT, ESP, CBAero) for conceptual hypersonic vehicle studies
- Conducted simulation-based analysis and trade studies to evaluate vehicle performance
- Modeled aerospace geometries and supported aerodynamic and thermal analysis
- Improved design iteration efficiency for early-phase aerospace vehicle development
Research Intern
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
Honolulu, Hawaii
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Contributed to conceptual design and field testing of space-based coronagraph prototype, advancing project development.
- Collaborated with HSFL and IFA institutions to design and analyze scientific payloads, enhancing mission objectives.
- Conducted trade studies to guide preliminary design decisions for student-led space missions, supporting effective planning.
Summer Research Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology
Dayton, Ohio
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Collaborated with interns to develop models of conceptual hypersonic aircraft, enhancing project understanding.
- Conducted literature reviews on advanced technology applications in defense to inform project direction.
- Coordinated project management tasks, including scheduling meetings and tracking deadlines to ensure timely progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Aerospace Concentration
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI12-2024
Skills
- Systems Engineering & Requirements Definition
- Spacecraft Integration & Testing (I&T)
- Aerospace Vehicle Design & Analysis
- Trade Studies & Performance Evaluation
- Simulation & Modeling (STK, MATLAB, Python)
- Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
- Project Coordination & Schedule Tracking
Projects And Competitions
Team Laniakea: Ke'Ao CubeSat (08/01/21 - 08/31/22)
- SolidWorks design and testing rig documentation for student satellite mission.
Team Ka Hui'O Kaulele: First Nations Launch Rocket Competition (08/01/22 - 05/31/24)
- Project Manager; led high-power rocket design and technical reporting.
Team Manu: Design, Build, Fly Fixed Wing RC Plane Competition (08/01/24, 05/31/25)
- Led aerodynamics subteam; analyzed lift/drag and iterated prototype design.
Certification
- HAM Radio Level 1
- Ansys STK Level 1
Timeline
Satellite System Engineer
Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
01.2025 - Current
Summer Research Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology
04.2024 - 06.2024
Satellite Integration and Testing Assistant
Hawaii Space Flight Laboratory
01.2024 - 12.2024
Summer Research Intern
Air Force Institute of Technology
04.2023 - 08.2023
Research Intern
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
06.2022 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering With Aerospace Concentration
University of Hawai'i At Mānoa