Michael Hilt

Michael Hilt is an Electrical Engineer II at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution since June 2020, specializing in optical communications for autonomous underwater vehicles and leading electrical design projects. Concurrently, Michael serves as a Research and Development Engineer at Lumasys, focusing on high bandwidth, low power optical solutions while managing product sales and quality assurance. Previously, experience includes a Systems Engineer I role at Raytheon, where programming for air and missile defense was emphasized, and a Research and Development Engineer position at Purdue University, developing innovative plant management technology. Michael also undertook internships at ArcelorMittal USA, overseeing hydraulic control upgrades, and GIS management roles at the Town of Lowell. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Purdue University and an Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Ivy Tech Community College.