Matthew Gentile
About Matthew Gentile
Matthew Gentile is a Senior Mechanical Engineer currently working at Rocket Lab in Long Beach, California. He has extensive experience in the aerospace industry, having previously worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and SpaceX.
Work at Rocket Lab
Matthew Gentile has been employed at Rocket Lab as a Senior Mechanical Engineer since 2021. He works in Long Beach, California, where he contributes to the development and engineering of aerospace technologies. His role involves applying mechanical engineering principles to support Rocket Lab's mission of providing reliable and cost-effective access to space.
Experience at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Matthew Gentile worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as a Mechanical Engineer from 2016 to 2020, accumulating a total of four years of experience. His responsibilities included working on various projects that required advanced mechanical engineering skills. He also held co-op positions at JPL, contributing to significant missions such as the LDSD and Europa Clipper.
Internship at SpaceX
In 2015, Matthew Gentile completed a two-month internship as a Propulsion Development Intern at SpaceX in Hawthorne, California. This internship provided him with exposure to propulsion systems and development processes within a leading aerospace company.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Gentile earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Aerospace Structures from Cornell University, where he studied from 2014 to 2015. His undergraduate education was completed at Darien High School, followed by involvement in the Cornell Rocketry Team as Team Lead from 2011 to 2015, where he developed leadership and technical skills in aerospace engineering.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current position, Matthew Gentile worked in various roles that contributed to his mechanical engineering expertise. He served as a Sales Associate and Intermediate Bicycle Mechanic at Trek Bicycle Store of Fairfield from 2010 to 2012. Additionally, he managed the Tau Chapter House for Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity from 2012 to 2015, demonstrating his ability to handle responsibilities in diverse environments.