Diego Di Leo

Experience

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  Saarland University - ZeMA GmbH

  Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

  Research Assistant - Control Systems Engineer

  Control of Dielectric ElectroActive Polymers (DEAP) actuators for micro-positioning;nonlinear and robust control; control system development through MATLAB/Simulink;experimental validation through LabView/FPGA.

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  Avio Aero

  Jul 2015 - Apr 2016

  Control Systems Engineer

  - Advanced TurboProp Project (ATP):propeller control system design and development; propeller pitch actuation system control and test; propeller sensor fault detection.- More Electric Aircraft Project (MEA):modeling and control of hybrid-electric powertrain for UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles);power management optimization for fuel consumption reduction.

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  Distretto Aerospaziale Pugliese

  Apr 2016 - Sept 2018

  Control Systems Engineer (Consultant)

  Consulting Control Systems Engineer at Avio Aero on ATP project:- Turbine and Propeller control system development in MATLAB/Simulink environment;- Propeller pitch actuation system high-fidelity modeling in Simscape/SimHydraulics environment, requirements definition and dynamics analysis;- Test Rig requirements definition, modeling and control system design for electric motors and hydraulic systems (turbine driving and propeller load actuation system);- Algorithm design.

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  Avio Aero

  Sept 2018 - now

  AMBER technical leader, covering technical and program management across controls, electrical and SW sub-sections. Responsible for controls integration with system and modules, team activities planning, leadership and execution.Main work scope includes, but not limited to:- Serve as Controls primary point of contact with Engine System department- Drive Control System requirements, architecture and interfaces definition- Drive Control System design and hybrid powerplant modeling in simulation environment- Develop, own and ensure execution of the integrated Controls and Accessories design review process- Align Controls activities and deliverables with Program priorities- Manage risks and potential deviations to meet program schedules, developing action plans to anticipate and respond to issues Show less AMBER technical leader, covering technical and program management across controls, electrical and SW sub-sections. Responsible for controls integration with system and modules, team activities planning, leadership and execution.Main work scope includes, but not limited to:- Serve as Controls primary point of contact with Engine System department- Drive Control System requirements, architecture and interfaces definition- Drive Control System design and hybrid powerplant modeling in simulation environment- Develop, own and ensure execution of the integrated Controls and Accessories design review process- Align Controls activities and deliverables with Program priorities- Manage risks and potential deviations to meet program schedules, developing action plans to anticipate and respond to issues Show less EuroDrone Program:- Propeller integration studies- Control System design CFM RISE Program:- FPAS (Fan Pitch Actuation System) design support- PCU (Propeller Control Unit) design and preliminary sizing- PCU & FPAS high-fidelity modeling- Control System design support GE Catalyst Program:- SW test for system requirements validation (SPOCT)- engine flight test support- flight data analysis- tools development (MATLAB & Python)- SW design- team coordination- certification reports writing (CFR Part 33) Show less

  • Staff Engineer - Controls IPT Leader

    Jun 2024 - now

  • Advanced Lead Engineer - Controls Technical Leader

    Sept 2023 - Jun 2024

  • Technical Leader - Controls & Accessories

    Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

  • Control Systems Lead Engineer

    Jul 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Turbomachinery Actuation Systems Designer

    Sept 2018 - Jun 2021