Multidisciplinary satellite and aerospace systems engineer with 20 years of experience over the complete
life cycle of satellites and experience from component level to satellite level. Worked in different roles as
system engineer, test engineer, project manager and head of engineering
Systems EngineeringSystems AnalysisLanguage ModelingProject Risk ManagementSatcomSatellitesSatellite CommunicationsVerification and Validation (Software)Strategic ThinkingSystems DesignAircraft DesignProject EngineeringAerospace IndustriesV-modelTeam Management
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Satellite design: Onboard Data handling (OBDH, DHS), Telemetry/Telecommanding (TM/TC), Attitude and Orbit control (AOCS, GNS), Failure detection, isolation and recovery system (FDIR), satellite system level
Validation, Verification (V&V) and TestStrategy, Test-Architecture, Test Analysis
Performed concept and risk analysis of possible ground segment upgrades for automated operation for ELSA-M project.
Delivered multiple system and process models (Capella).
Delivered multiple concept analysis and modular designs concept for ground segment modifications for automation of operation.
Principal Systems consultant and Project manager
RHEA Group UK
Other
500-1000 team member
For Astroscale ADRAS-J and ELSA-M projects
Analysed and documented requirement verification status for launch readiness reviews.
Supported launch readiness reviews representing the ground segment.
For NEOM-Rail project
Organized project plan and delivery schedule and resources to ensure a timely delivery.
Ensured delivery of security assurance assessments for physical and cyber security.
Senior Project Manager and Head Of Engineering
Archangel Lightworks, Harwell, UK
Other
10-50 team member
Project lead and Head of Engineering for the development of laser communication system between space and ground (ESA-ARTES project HALO).
Strategy and product roadmap development from early design phase to product delivery for investors.
Performed project as well as company risk analysis and mitigation planning.
Created and maintained project plans including work breakdown structure, schedule and budgets.
Negotiated supplier contracts and managed multiple external suppliers and stakeholders.
Led and successfully presented project during multiple project reviews to ESA (System requirement review, SRR to Critical Design Review CDR).
Introduced model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods into development process.
Satellite Lead Systems Consultant
Qinetiq, Belgium
Other
Managed suppliers, the technical team during the initial phase of development of system integration plan for an ESA-IOD mission.
Prepared a strategy for integration and testing accounting for project needs, supplier constraints and supplier risks
Technical Project Manager
Rockwell Collins, Heidelberg, Germany
Other
250-500 team member
Supported new development project proposals for ESA providing satellite prime and mission perspective.
Generated project schedule, work breakdown structure for new reaction wheel design and development activities.
Responsible for budget, schedule and quality of engineering tasks of an active reaction wheel project.
Senior Test Development Engineer
Inmarsat, London, UK
Internet & IT
>10.000 team member
Introduced usage of test modelling with UML as well as iterative testing in parallel with development and implementation.
Completed development of test strategy, test plans and test cases for testing of Internet-on-Air services via European Aviation Network (EAN) within 3 months.
Negotiated test plan with end customer and achieved consent with all stakeholders.
Functional Validation Engineer (Satellite)
Airbus Defense & Space, Stevenage, UK
Other
>10.000 team member
Functional validation and test development for the interplanetary probe Solar Orbiter.
Developed, prepared, performed tests for data handling (DHS), Attitude and Orbit Control (AOCS), Failure detection and Recovery (FDIR) on satellite engineering model (EM).
Improved testing quality with tracing and analysing requirements from specification in DOORS to implementation in test specification and test procedures.
Proposed improvements on test development, using UML modelling (Sparx Enterprise Architect), agile test development methodologies as well as improvements to requirements and / or test specifications.
Satellite Test & Test System Engineer
OHB SE, Bremen, Germany
Other
>10.000 team member
Satellite test & test design engineer in the assembly, integration and test (AIT) department on the Galileo project.
Designed and developed a functional satellite level tests as part of system engineering team.
Developed and performed the onboard data handling (OBCD) qualification campaign.
Implemented, executed and analysed automated full functional performance tests for satellite level, data handling, power and thermal sub-systems on 6 satellites.
Responsible systems engineer in satellite operations (SATCOM) for the sub-systems: On-board Data Handling (DHS), Telemetry and Telecommanding (TM/TC) and onboard encryption system.
Supported the further sub-systems Attitude and Orbit Control (AOCS), propulsion and thermal.
Prepared ground system with validation and adaptation of flight procedures and flight database.
Managed sub-systems through launch and early orbit phase (LEOP), through orbit validation tests and during routine operations.
Co-designed operational concept, ground and flight procedures for onboard encryption system.
Led the execution of orbital manoeuvres as well as recovery operations.
Engineer and project lead for non conformance-management
Airbus GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
Other
>10.000 team member
Started and led development of development project for multiple tools to improve analysis, reporting and process of issue tracking on own initiative (BeRTraM).
System architect and managed the project for development of BeRTraM.
Performed technical management of an internal and external stakeholder and development team.
Enhanced transparency on issue processing and improved team coordination in the Airbus A380 project. (BeRTraM quickly was used by about 500 clients within the A380 project and became major source for status reports for the top management).