Current Status · On Duty
Junior Space Engieer @ Indra Space | Deimos
Systems engineer based in Madrid. I apply Model-Based Systems Engineering to Earth Observation missions and ESA science proposals, with a background spanning from orbital dynamics to mission architecture.
Base
Mardid, ES
Role
System Engineer
Focus
MBSE · EPS Arch.
Education
M.Sc. SpaceEng. PoliMi
About Me
Hi! I am Dario, a young Space Engineer with a strong background in system engineering, numerical modelling, and payload design. I am passionate about space exploration and hands-on engineering projects.
Besides space, I am a motorsport enthusiast and frequently visit racetracks to enjoy live car races. I am also passionate about basketball and support my city’s team, Varese. In my free time, I enjoy hands-on hobbies such as model making, 3D printing, and working on Arduino projects.
skills & tools
What I use every day
+ MBSE
Capella
IBM Doors
+ Simulation & Coding
Matlab
Simulink
Simscape
SPICE
Python
C
C++
GMAT
ESA Master 08
+3D Modeling & Printing
SolidWorks
Fusion360
Cura
+ Other
LaTex
MS Office
Path
From the test bench to real-world engineering
T-0
Ongoing
As part of the Platform System Engineering team, I work in the field of Model-Based
Systems Engineering (MBSE) applied to Earth Observation missions and ESA scientific proposals. My main role is Capella Architect, applying the Arcadia methodology
throughout the entire mission lifecycle.
T-1
Completed
Thesis: preliminary design of a Compact Surface Sample Analyser for the TASTE mission. Modelling of regolith-drill interaction using analytical methods and DEM simulations in Project Chrono.
T-2
2020 – 2025
Led the association to more than 300 active members: completion of the ESA FYS Design Booster Program, ESA STM test campaign, creation of the Rover team, and partnerships with AIDAA and OHB Italia.
T-3
Completed
Characterisation of orbital transfers and design of a model rocket with a TVC system.
Past University projects
Missions, studies and analysis
Master’s thesis
Preliminary design of an instrument for soil analysis. DEM simulations of regolith-drill interaction in Project Chrono.
Design & Simulation
Fesibility study
Preliminary design of an instrument for soil analysis. DEM simulations of regolith-drill interaction in Project Chrono.
OBDH & Payload Engieer
Mission analysis
Design of a space telescope to track and catalogue debris in geostationary orbit.
Mission Analyst & OBDH Engineer
Guidance
Solution of guidance problems for an Earth-Moon halo orbit, an asteroid impactor, and a continuous-thrust Earth-Venus transfer.
Numerical Analysis
Navigation
Uncertainty propagation and solution of the navigation problem using both sequential and batch filters for Mango and Tango satellites
Numerical Modeling
Feasibility study
easibility study of launcher performing fast delivery missions between Europe and the USA
Mission Analyst
Feasibility Study
Space Situational Awareness project based on a magnetic system for proximity sensing in formation flying.
Mission Analyst & ADCS Engineer
Hands on project
Data recorder for characterising the payload bay of EOS, the launcher developed by Sidereus Space Dynamics.
Other projects
Space propulsion, attitude dynamics and control, mission analysis, numerical modelling, and reverse systems engineering on MetOp-A.
Various Courses and Projects
publications
Conference Papers
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