1. Kyle L. Butler
(708) 752-1059
kbutler@alumni.nmu.edu
Objective: Obtain a challenging and rewarding position that will make use of my engineering, leadership, and
interpersonal skills.
Education: University of Denver; Expected December 2018
Masters of Mechatronics Systems Engineering
Northern Michigan University; May 2014
Bachelors of Electronic Engineering Technology
Homewood-Flossmoor High School; May 2009
Experience: Lockheed Martin Space Systems August 2014-Present
Software Engineer Asc.
Description: I work directly with the MAVEN spacecraft on the ground data systems
team. Our main role is to write software to receive telemetry from the craft, appropriately
translate, manage, store, and distribute it to the correct personnel.
Northern Michigan Computer Helpdesk August 2010- May 2014
Level III Senior Computing Assistant
Description: Software troubleshooting with Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8) and Mac OSX:
Software installs, routine maintenance, malware removal, image testing, network
troubleshooting, new employee training, phone support. Minor hardware troubleshooting,
mobile support with collegiate email accounts and connecting to campus WiFi services.
Coursework: DC/AC/Digital circuit analysis, advanced linear circuits, C/embedded systems programming,
semiconductors, motor control, transformers, PLCs, process controls, data acquisition,
microcontrollers, hydraulics, quality control, industrial safety
Software: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, MAC OSX, Red Hat Linux, MS Office 2003-2013. Programming in C,
Arduino, some experience writing in Java and Perl. LabVIEW, Multisim, AutoCAD, circuit
design, various antimalware, data recovery.
Hardware: Oscilloscope, function generator, DC voltage supply, handheld and desktop multimeter, DAQ
devices, a variety of sensors i.e. optical, load cell, thermocouples. Construction and repair of
desktops and laptops. Digital, AC, DC, hydraulic circuit construction and troubleshooting.
Design: Over the course of my college career I completed many design projects: potentiometer/
solar operated motor control circuit (using a pulse width modulator), digital alarm clock with only
simple IC chips, automated stop light system utilizing PLCs, ambient temperature to voltage
thermometer, stereo to mono audio amplifier with volume and bass control, optically controlled
conveyor belt, LabVIEW program gathering and storing data from a load cell and optical sensor.
Many microcontroller and Arduino hardware/software design assignments. Senior project:
Updating an RFID fish tracking system with new hardware and software for easier storage and
transportation of data, and as well to make the overall system more user friendly and reliable.
Other: CPR, First Aid certified, SME certification
References:
Matt Goman Chris Wagner Jack Gumaer
Software Engineer Asc Manager Helpdesk Manager Electronics Professor/P.E.
Lockheed Martin NMU Computing Helpdesk Northern Michigan University
matt.p.goman@lmco.com cwagner@nmu.edu jgumaer@nmu.edu
(303) 977-0698 (906) 227-1961 (906) 227-3232