PERSONAL INFORMATION
Nationality Italian
Date of birth 15 FEBRUARY 1977
Status Single
EXPERIENCE
• Dates May 2018 – Today Bishop GmbH – SABCA (Société Anonyme Belge de Construcions Aéronautiques) (www.sabca.be/pages/012/Home.en.php).
• Name and address of employer Bishop GmbH – SABCA – Arianne Space Group
• Type of business or sector Space
• Occupation or position held Reliability Maintainability Availability and Safety (RAMS) Engineer
• Main activities and responsibilities
I’m in charge of all the RAMS activities regarding the development of the TVAS system (Trust Vectoring Actuation System) for the new Ariane 6 program (http://www.arianespace.com/ariane-6/), working on:
hazard identification and analysis; risk assessment; fault tree analysis (FTA); reliability predictions (NPRD, FMD); FMECA development (component & system or functional); system testability analyses (system failure identification and detection by means of FMECA); reliability block diagram (RBD) development and analysis RAMS documentation issues and updates (Dependability &Testability Assessments, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Hazard Analysis, Critical Item List, etc.); according to military standards MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-338, MIL-HDBK-217, MIL-STD-1629 and space product assurance standards ECSS-Q-ST-30C, ECSS-Q-ST-40C and ECSS-Q-HB-30-08A, with a proven (and current) practice on the Ariane 6 program. |
Moreover since summer 2019 I’ve been the RAMS focal point concerning a proposal for an electromechanical actuator for the spoiler actuation system of the Airbus A350 (LORAS program) by following civil aerospace standards like ARP-4754 and ARP-4761 or DO-178 for software certification procedures (basic knowledge).
• Dates January 2016 – Today ALTRAN – LEONARDO AIRBORNE SYSTEMS (ex. Selex-ES) (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/air/airborne-systems).
• Name and address of employer ALTRAN – LEONARDO FINMECANICA
• Type of business or sector Aerospace and Defence
• Occupation or position held Safety & Reliability Engineer
• Main activities and responsibilities
As external consultant, I supported the safety engineer in charge of the safety activities on the new AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) CAPTOR-E radar in this ex. Selex-ES facility (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/captor-e-radar), working on:
hazard identification and analysis;
risk assessment;
safety documentation issues (FHA, PSSA, PHA, HA, SSA, CCA reviews);
fault tree analysis (FTA) and development;
reliability predictions;
FMECA development (component & functional);
reliability block diagram (RBD) development and analysis
mainly by using the PTC RELEX (PTC Windchill) software on the basis of military standards (MIL-STD-882; MIL-HDBK-338; MIL-HDBK-217; MIL-STD-1629).
• Dates July 2013 – December 2015 ALTRAN – Selex-ES (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/air/airborne-systems).
• Name and address of employer ALTRAN – FINMECCANICA Selex-ES
• Type of business or sector Aerospace and Defence
• Occupation or position held Aerospace System Engineer
• Main activities and responsibilities
As external consultant, I was part of the FLIR (Forward Looking Infra-Red search and tracking) team in Selex-ES company, working on the requirements traceability and upgrade for the Eurofighter airborne Infra-Red Search and Track device (http://www.eurofighter.com/capabilities/technology/sensor-fusion/infra-red-search-and-track.html).
• Dates February 2011 – June 2013 ALTRAN – ALENIA AERMACCHI
• Name and address of employer ALTRAN – ALENIA AERMACCHI (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/air/aircraft)
• Type of business or sector Aerospace and Defence
• Occupation or position held Reliability Maintainability and Testability (RM&T) Engineer
• Main activities and responsibilities
As external consultant, I was part of the RAMS (Reliability, Maintainability, Availability and Safety) team in ALENIA-Aermacchi company.
During this time for the Alenia-Aermacchi M-346 advanced military trainer (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/m-346), my activities covered the following areas:
failure identification in terms of Ground/Cabin Crew observed faults and electronic control units detected faults providing a testability evidence at system level (on FMECA);
development of time effective procedures to isolate faults on Aircraft equipment (troubleshooting analysis);
update or issue the Failure Mode & Effect Criticality Analysis (FMECA) to system aircraft level (hydraulic system, fuel system, propulsion, etc.), in order to seek critical areas and as ultimate goal, meeting the compliance with quality and internal standards so as to overcome the approval and certification of the M-346 jet trainer.
• Dates July 2007 – December 2010 ALTRAN – SELEX GALILEO
• Name and address of employer ALTRAN – SELEX GALILEO (https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/air/aircraft/trainers)
• Type of business or sector Aerospace and Defence
• Occupation or position held Aerospace Modeling & Simulation Engineer
• Main activities and responsibilities
As external consultant, I was part of the aerospace modelling and simulation team in SELEX GALILEO company (http://www.leonardocompany.com/en/-/training-addestramento).
During this time for the flight simulators of the TORNADO, Alenia Aermacchi M-346, CL-415 aircrafts and for the
Agusta AB212 helicopter, my activities covered the following areas:
development of mathematical models for the airborne systems simulation (hydraulic, fuel, electrical, engine models and torque transmission, helicopter propulsion & power system, etc.);
mathematical models to simulate the flight mechanics of missiles (IR or radar guided), bombs (laser, GPS guided or “dumb”) and to manage and release the external ordnances and payload;
analysis about weights, inertias and aircraft center of mass location;
preliminary aerodynamic analysis through CFD software for non-viscous fluids (MGAERO software).
• Dates March 2007 - April 2007 DEMA – TRAINING COURSE IN CATIA V4
• Name and address of employer DEMA, (DEsign and MAnufacturing of aircraft, helicopter and space companies www.demaspa.it)
• Type of business or sector Aerospace
• Occupation or position held Formation
• Main activities and responsibilities
In partnership with DEMA (DEsign and MAnufacturing of aircraft, helicopter and space companies https://www.demaspa.it/en/) I attended a training course in aerospace design by means of the software CATIA V4 and introduction to CATIA V5.
• Dates March 2006 - October 2006 COMPAGNIA GENERALE DELLO SPAZIO (ex. CARLO GAVAZZI SPACE) – MILANO
• Name and address of employer COMPAGNIA GENERALE DELLO SPAZIO (ex. CARLO GAVAZZI SPACE) (www.cgspace.it)
• Type of business or sector Space
• Occupation or position held Stage
• Main activities and responsibilities
Eight months stage in Carlo Gavazzi Space (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dddXfwuX6Is).
During this time I realized a feasibility study and mission analysis to verify the possibility to enlarge the flight mission of the USV-FTB1 experimental vehicle, from transonic to high supersonic flight (above Mach 2.5). The topics analyzed during this work considered the analysis and design of flight path and the mission analysis, regarding various hypothesis for the propulsion and attitude control systems and verifying the possibility of a controlled flight in every phase of the mission, through the definition of a control system and his verification with simulations.
• Dates February 2004 – October 2005 ITALIAN AEROSPACE RESEARCH CENTER - (CIRA)
• Name and address of employer CIRA (Centro Italiano di Ricerche Aerospaziali) (http://www.cira.it/en?set_language=en)
• Type of business or sector Aerospace research center
• Occupation or position held Collaboration devoted to master degree
• Main activities and responsibilities
Still in the USV-FTB program (Unmanned Space Vehicle-Flying Test Beds https://www.cira.it/en/space/accesso-allo-spazio-satelliti-ed-esplorazione),
I improved my knowledge and experience in flight mechanics and attitude control with my 18 months thesis work, in partnership with Italian Aerospace Research Center (CIRA www.cira.it) and Polytechnic of Milan.
My thesis covered a wide range of topics, i.e.:
- nonlinear system control, mainly concerning the dynamics inversion method applied to non-linear models;
- aerodynamic and aircraft design, mainly concerning the trim, manoeuvrability and stability analysis for various flight configurations;
- atmospheric and extra-atmospheric flight and its attitude control, discerning between stability and instability flight conditions;
- suborbital flight trajectory design in order to maximize the heat flux;
- parabolic trajectory design in order to experiment microgravity aboard;
- robust model study and design via mu-analysis;
- final design of a typical flight profile in order of suitable load factor, maneuverability limits of the aircraft, deflections and frequency response of the aerodynamics control surfaces, deflection of vectorable nose, response of RCS systems (Reaction Control System) during extra-atmospheric flight.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Date July 2005
• Name and type of organization providing education and training Polytechnic of Milan, MILANO
• Principal subjects/occupational skills covered
I graduated in 2005 in Aerospace Engineering at Polytechnic of Milan with final mark of 85/100.
My 18 months thesis work, in partnership with the Italian Aerospace Research Center (CIRA), dealt with the development of a flight simulator of a space shuttle involved in a suborbital re-entry trajectory, as foreseen in the USV (Unmanned Space Vehicle) program. My supervisor was Prof.s Ercoli Amalia FINZI and I was also supported by my supervisor’s assistant, Eng. Francesco CURRERI (project engineer in USV program). My academic career covered the following research fields of industrial interest:
- structural with Science of Constructions, Aeronautics Constructions I and II, Structure and Aerospace Materials;
- control theory with Automatic and Aerospace Servo-systems;
- flight mechanics and control with Flight Space Mechanics I and II, Automatic, Aerospace Servosystems;
- propulsion with Aerospace Engines and Rockets;
- fluid mechanics with Fluid dynamics and Aerodynamics.
Workshop in ESTEC following the course of Aerospace Systems Design, during that I developed the thermal control system for a satellite. The course aimed at achieving skills in designing space missions.
Students worked in a team under the supervision of ESA’s personal trainers and tutors, making use of ESA’s knowledge and support, visiting ESA’s sites (ESTEC) and meeting ESA’s staff and their work.
• Title of qualification awarded Aerospace engineer
• Level in national classification (if appropriate) Master degree with final mark 85/100
• Date July 1996
• Name and type of organization providing education and training Liceo scientifico “Galileo Galilei”, LANCIANO
• Title of qualification awarded High school diploma
• Level in national classification 54/60
PERSONAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
MOTHER TONGUE ITALIAN
OTHER LANGUAGES
ENGLISH
• Reading Writing Verbal skills PROFICIENT PROFICIENT PROFICIENT
FRENCH
• Reading Writing Verbal skills GOOD GOOD SUFFICIENT
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
Proven and professional experience in Windchill RELEX and Telelogic DOORS software and basic knowledge of FIDES software.
Excellent knowledge in MATLAB, MATLAB/Simulink and MATLAB tools.
Good knowledge in CATIA V4/V5, STK (Satellite Tool Kit) and ThermXL.
Standard knowledge in Computational Fluid Dynamic software (MGAERO). Good knowledge of Windows operative systems and Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Publisher, etc).
Basic knowledge in FORTRAN and academic knowledge in C programming languages. Standard knowledge in AUTOCAD and software for writing and pictures processing (i.e. Acrobat, Photoshop, etc.).
OTHER SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
My interests include space and aerospace research, especially control and automatic systems, thermal control and protection systems, aircraft design of high aerodynamic characteristics and speed, flight control mechanics, mathematical models and simulation, non-linearity models and control, all topics concerning space and aerospace.
I’m also very interested in improving my knowledge in other different engineering areas, working in a dynamic and stimulating team.
Currently I’m focusing on all the modern mathematical methods developed to manage safety & reliability engineering topics just like Reliability Block Diagrams, Weibull Analysis, Homogeneous/Non Homogeneous Poisson & Renewal Processes, Markov Analysis that I encountered on my professional path.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Fully available to move and relocate all over Europe and abroad willing to make new experiences in a stimulating and challenging engineering environment.
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