Systems Engineering · SATCOM · GPS
Matthew B. Kohn
Matthew B. Kohn
System Design
Architect Engineer
20+ years engineering, operating, and leading mission-critical satellite communications, GPS, and DoD command & control systems.
TS/SCI Clearance — Active
U.S. Army Veteran
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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01 · Profile
Mission-focused engineering leadership
Matthew Kohn is a highly organized, detail-oriented systems engineering and architecture professional with more than two decades of experience spanning satellite communications, enterprise modernization, DoD programs, technical leadership, and business management.
From operating heavy earth terminals in Korea and technical control facilities in Iraq, to safeguarding the civilian integrity of GPS alongside the FAA, to architecting next-generation satellite command & control systems — his career has centered on one thing: delivering mission-focused technical solutions that work.
He is an effective problem solver and proven leader with deep experience developing requirements, running trade studies, coordinating stakeholders across government and industry, and turning complex constraints into sound architecture decisions.
Looking Ahead
With an MBA in progress (expected 2027), Matthew is working toward transitioning into project management or human resources leadership — pairing two decades of technical program experience, team supervision, and stakeholder coordination with formal business education.
Snapshot
- Top Secret/SCI — Active (investigation 6/2024)
- System Design Architect @ Kratos Defense
- GPS / PNT civilian safety (FAA partnership)
- WGS · GBS · AFSCN · MILSATCOM programs
- MBA candidate, expected 2027
- BS Electronics Engineering
- Small business owner & advisor
02 · Experience
Two decades across space & defense
Aug 2025 — Present
System Design Architect Engineer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions · Colorado Springs, CO
- Leads lifecycle orchestration trade studies for virtualization, containerization, and Command & Control (C2) architectures supporting the CCS-C Sustainment and Resiliency (C-SAR) contract.
- Evaluates COTS software, automation, orchestration, and AI-enabled operations capabilities against mission requirements, technical constraints, and lifecycle needs.
- Develops architecture documentation, technical requirements, design artifacts, and decision-support materials for customer review.
- Coordinates cybersecurity, engineering, operations, and vendor stakeholders to refine requirements and drive architecture decisions.
Oct 2022 — Aug 2025
Positioning Signal Integrity & Continuity Assurance (PSICA) Lead
Cutting Edge Communications · Colorado Springs, CO
- Senior Systems Engineer on the GPS Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) Specialty Engineering team.
- Developed and maintained GPS civilian safety requirements, acceptance criteria, documentation, and V&V traceability.
- Worked directly with the FAA to ensure future GPS satellites (Block IIIF) and the OCX control system meet government requirements.
- Partnered with agencies, contractors, and vendors while supporting technical, schedule, and cost risk management across the system lifecycle.
Oct 2020 — Oct 2022
Senior Systems Engineer
Jacobs Technology · Schriever SFB, CO
- Systems engineering support for the $4.6B IRES contract with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
- Applied government V-model, Agile, and Scrum processes; served as Jira administrator and Engineering Review Board secretariat.
- Developed Task Order PWS requirements, acceptance criteria, status reports, and ERB support artifacts.
Oct 2019 — Oct 2020
Senior Systems Engineer — Configuration Management
Infinity Systems Engineering · Peterson AFB, CO
- Configuration Management engineering support for GBS and AFWET under USAF/USSF contract.
- Managed MILSATCOM Control Board and Engineering Review Board change control processes.
- Analyzed Change Requests, Deficiency Reports, Problem Reports, software releases, and hardware modifications.
Apr 2018 — Oct 2019
Space Operations Squadron Manager · AFSCN Test Bed & Transportable Assets Manager
CACI International · Schriever AFB, CO
- Responsible for one-third of the O&M portion of the $446M CAMMO contract.
- Supervised 35 personnel maintaining the AFSCN Operational Control Node and C2 equipment.
- Managed eight transportable trailers valued at $20M supporting satellite factory compatibility tests and mobile AFSCN backups.
- Liaison between the 22nd Space Operations Squadron, CACI, and subcontractors while managing QA/QC and risk.
Oct 2015 — Apr 2018
Satellite Broadcast Engineer
ASRC Federal · GBSOC, Schriever AFB, CO
- Supervised 20 personnel in day-to-day Global Broadcast Service Operations Center activities.
- Managed GBS satellite bandwidth over WGS satellites; coordinated teleports and earth terminals worldwide.
- Maintained DECC network infrastructure across Windows Server, MSSQL, and Linux platforms.
- Coordinated with COCOM Theater Information Managers, DoD teleports, WSOCs, RSSCs, and ARSTRAT.
Oct 2014 — Oct 2015
Satellite Systems Coordinator / Broadcast Analyst
Lockheed Martin IS&GS · Schriever AFB, CO
- Supervised five personnel supporting GBS Operations Center activities and Tier II technical support.
- Monitored overall GBS system health; maintained accounts for 2,500+ concurrent end users.
Jul 2006 — Oct 2014
Satellite Communications Team Chief / Operations & Training Supervisor
United States Army · Korea, Iraq, Texas, Colorado
- Planned and executed operations and training for 350+ soldiers as battalion S3 staff.
- Supervised 15 personnel establishing and repairing tactical and strategic SATCOM equipment valued over $12M.
- Operated Phoenix Satellite Systems and Technical Control Facilities across Ka, Ku, C, and X bands.
- Deployed: Heavy Earth Terminal O&M and GBS Theater Injection Point (Seoul), Technical Control Facility (Tal Afar, Iraq).
03 · Capabilities
Technical arsenal
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Satellite Communications
- UHF & SHF SATCOM operations
- Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS)
- Global Broadcast Service (GBS)
- AFSCN operations & test bed
- AN/TSC-156 "Phoenix" quad-band
- Datapath ET3000 STT
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Systems Engineering
- Requirements development & V&V
- Trade studies & architecture design
- Configuration management
- Government V-model, Agile/Scrum, Jira
- Risk management (technical/schedule/cost)
- MS Office, Visio, Project
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Modernization & Platforms
- AI-assisted analysis & automation workflows
- VMware, OpenShift, Nutanix trade studies
- Virtualization & containerization for C2
- Windows Server, Linux, MSSQL
- Network infrastructure (DECC)
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Security & Navigation
- Global Positioning System (GPS) / PNT
- Cryptographic equipment
- Telecom security & intrusion prevention
- Classified operations up to TS/SCI
04 · Education
Always learning
Expected 2027
Master of Business Administration
Keller Graduate School of Management, DeVry University
2022
BS, Electronics Engineering
DeVry University
2021
AAS, Automation & Electronic Systems
DeVry University
2007
Certificate, Satellite Communication Systems
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence — Graduated with honors
06 · Beyond the Day Job
Entrepreneurship
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Little Harvard's Learning Center, LLC — Co-Owner
- Board-level oversight: strategy, risk, financial planning, and KPI review
- Operations & technology advisor — trade studies, vendor evaluations, decision tools
- Capital & stakeholder management with lenders, landlords, and regulators
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Iconik Creations — Owner (2016–2024)
- Custom laser engraving & cutting business
- General woodworking, design, and fabrication
- End-to-end small business management for 9 years
07 · Contact
Get in touch
Matthew is open to conversations about systems engineering, satellite C2 architecture, technical leadership, and — as he completes his MBA — project management and HR leadership opportunities.