Modular Avionics for Rockets and Vehicles — the next-generation flight computer for the UTRGV Rocket Launchers, succeeding Brunito. A dual-core RP2350 platform with a Rust firmware stack and a custom sensor suite. Drag to explore the boards in 3D; use the arrows to switch boards.

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ROCKET GAME

Completed

A 2D arcade-style rocket game showcasing cross-platform development with Flutter and Dart, featuring a custom ASP.NET Core (C#) backend. Implemented custom API for score submission, deployed on Azure with PostgreSQL on Neon.tech.

FlutterDartC#ASP.NETSQLPostgres

TDAS-GUI

Completed

Modernized the UTRGV Rocket Launchers telemetry visualization system. Built with Tauri 2.0, utilizing Rust for backend performance and React for frontend. Integrated high-frequency data handling (up to 100Hz).

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PORTFOLIO SITE

Completed

A refresh of my personal portfolio website, emphasizing scalable architecture and modern web development practices. Built with TypeScript and React, styled with Tailwind CSS, hosted on Render.

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Live Demo

SENTINEL

Completed

Next-generation rocket telemetry system for UTRGV Rocket Launchers, building on the TDAS-GUI prototype. Implemented real-time 3D rocket orientation tracking and flight trajectory visualization.

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BRUNITO

Completed

Comprehensive multi-board flight computer system and ground station for advanced rocketry telemetry. Implemented dual-board architecture with multiple sensors and real-time communication protocols using LoRa radio.

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Jobtron

Completed

MCP server + Web app that allows users to autofill online job applications by extracting application information and using AI agents to fill them with resume information. Streamlines the job application process significantly.

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SARE CLINOSTAT PROJECT

Completed

Led development of a high-precision clinostat control system, integrating Rust, React, and ESP32-based hardware. Selected as a finalist in the 2025 NASA MINDS competition. Architected Tauri 2.0 desktop app for real-time motor control.

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ABOUT ME

Luis MartinezAvionics & Software Engineer

Productive

Consistently delivering high-quality code and innovative solutions

Self-Learner

Continuously exploring new technologies and expanding skill sets

Problem Solver

Tackling complex challenges with creative and efficient solutions

I'm Luis Martinez, an avionics and software engineer based in Weslaco, Texas. I build flight software, embedded hardware, and the guidance, navigation and control systems that tie them together. I hold a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV).

I got into programming by modding games and building simple websites, and that curiosity never left. Before UTRGV, I earned an Associate's degree in Computer Science from South Texas College and worked as an IT analyst, supporting networks, hardware and backups for small businesses.

From 2024 to 2026 I was the Avionics Lead for Rocket Launchers at UTRGV, leading the team's flight software, embedded hardware, telemetry and integration work. I developed the MARV flight computer, worked with the structures, propulsion and recovery leads to bring our avionics to flight readiness, and took our systems to competitions including Lone Star and IREC. Along the way I competed in hackathons and made a habit of learning by building.

Today I'm focused on flight control systems and localization for robotics, including the next revision of MARV. This site documents that work: the setbacks as much as the successes.

“Earth is the cradle of humanity, but one cannot live in the cradle forever.”
— Konstantin Tsiolkovsky

EDUCATION

B.S. Computer Science

UT Rio Grande Valley, 2026

Associate's, South Texas College

FOCUS

Robotics

Embedded Systems

Aerospace Technology

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Community Involvement

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As Avionics Lead for Rocket Launchers at UTRGV, I took part in rocketry competitions, design reviews, hackathons and industry visits. These experiences sharpened my technical skills and taught me how to lead and collaborate across a multidisciplinary team.