Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
Con más de una década de experiencia en el sector New Space, me especializo en la arquitectura mecánica integral de sistemas satelitales, cerrando la brecha entre el diseño conceptual y el despliegue orbital exitoso. Mi experiencia abarca todo el ciclo de vida del hardware espacial complejo. Cuento con una trayectoria demostrada llevando estructuras satelitales desde la fase de concepto hasta el ensamblaje, integración y test (AIT) y las campañas finales de lanzamiento. Me desenvuelvo con éxito en entornos de alta velocidad, habiendo cerrado arquitecturas satelitales completas en ciclos rigurosos de 6 meses. Áreas clave de experiencia e impacto: Arquitectura Mecánica Integral (End-to-End): Liderazgo en la definición estructural e integración de sistemas para constelaciones de satélites a gran escala, garantizando la optimización de masa y la integridad estructural. Experiencia en Integración y AIT: Amplia experiencia práctica en salas blancas, gestionando el manejo de hardware crítico y resolviendo discrepancias técnicas de integración en tiempo real. Auditoría y Recuperación de Proveedores: Especialista en diagnosticar y solucionar diseños defectuosos o problemas de fabricación de proveedores externos, rescatando componentes críticos mediante una re-ingeniería experta. Calificación y Lanzamiento: Conocimiento profundo de campañas de calificación (vibración, termo-vacío) y soporte técnico durante operaciones de lanzamiento para asegurar el éxito del despliegue. A lo largo de mi carrera, incluyendo mi rol actual como Manager de Ingeniería Mecánica y Estructuras en AST SpaceMobile, he equilibrado la visión estratégica de ingeniería con la disciplina técnica necesaria para entregar sistemas espaciales fiables. Me apasiona aplicar este enfoque de "concepto-a-lanzamiento" al ecosistema espacial europeo en plena evolución.
Managing the end-to-end mechanical architecture for AST SpaceMobile’s next-generation of Blue Bird satellite constellation. Overseeing the technological transition and scaling of complex structural systems, ensuring technical viability and milestone delivery in a high-velocity engineering environment. Coordinating cross-functional teams to integrate innovative design solutions that define the future of global space-based connectivity.
Developed the mechanical architecture and led the preliminary design phases for the BB6 & 7 platform, featuring the largest commercial antenna ever launched into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Responsible for structural definition and initial design concepts, overcoming unprecedented engineering challenges related to large-scale deployment and structural stability in space. Established the technical foundation that enabled the successful validation and flight heritage of this industry-pioneering platform.
As a mechanical and structures engineer in AST Spacemobile I have worked in the development of the structure for spacecraft platforms as the Mechanical and Structure Lead. We successfully launched BW3 in Sep 2022, the first satellite providing direct internet connection to commercial phones and with the largest deployable antenna array ever deployed in LEO. My responsibilities within the project can be summarised as below: -Coordinate the platform structure mechanical design, analysis and testing. -Support key AI&T mayor operations and integration processes in the factory as well as providing fast solutions to last minute integration problems. -Plan, coordinate and perform vibration testing at subsystem and system level. -Interface and communicate with subsystems leads to coordinate system and structure requirements. -Support the design team to review and assure the feasibility of the assembly. -Derive mechanical levels and requirements for external equipment and review the proposed designs from the suppliers. -Launch base in-house support preparing operations prior to Launch Vehicle assembly. During the time I worked in AST Spacemobile I had the opportunity to participate in the creation and growth from a small start up to its first successful launch and mission. The challenge to build a spacecraft, while we build the organisation to build the spacecraft has been one of the major challenges in my career. This opportunity has showed me the challenges that come with starting a new organisation and it has allowed me to participate and support the build of procurement, inventory, configuration and CAD management etc. AST has provided a 360 experience that allows not only for a more direct contact to all engineering disciplines but also to integration and all the other departments within the organisation.
As a mechanical and structures engineer in ADS Madrid I have mainly worked in the development of the transmit and receive DRA for the SpainSat-NG mission. My responsibilities within the project can be summarised as below: -Assist design engineers to develope the mechanical design of the Spainsat-2 transmit and recieve DRA. -Carry out mechanical analysis to both DRA to size the structural elements and derive mechanical environment for all subsystems. -Help on the detail analysis of specific critical equipment within the antenna. -Support the design team to review and assure the feasibility of the assembly. -Derive mechanical levels and requirements for external equipment and review the proposed designs from the suppliers. During the time I worked in ADS Madrid we successfully passed the mechanical and structure PDR and we started the detailed design activities towards CDR and future testing. This experience has allowed me to learn how to deal with a complex design where all subsystems are extremely interconnected and where communication and clear requirements are key.
As a Mechanical and Structures Systems Engineer I am responsible for the following tasks: • Design the structural concept for new missions • Study the feasibility of the design performing static and dynamic analysis of the early structural concept • Integrate the different subsystems in the structure design to meet customer requirements and ensure a good performance • Supporting the development of the structure from its conception until it is manufactured and tested I also support ongoing missions leading the mechanical analysis ,design, testing and manufacturing for different units and structural elements. This role allows me to be involved in all the stages during the structure development giving me the opportunity to acquire a wide variety of skills and offering me the opportunity to understand the structure development as a whole.
As a member of the Mechanical and Structures Systems team my tasks are: • Design structural concepts to meet customer requirements. • Analyze dynamic test data to study the qualification status of a new platform structure. • Estimate preliminary mass and size of structures concepts (via FEMA or hand calculation). • Write documents summarizing results and presenting conclusions.
As an intern I have supported team members on technical matters such as: •Preparing testing wires and connectors. •Building a fit check model (volumetric model) of the KazMRES to make sure it fits properly in the launcher. •Building a mock-up of the SSTL-X50 spacecraft for the International Astronautical Congress 2013 in Beijin. •Helping with CAD word using SolidWork by modifying CAD files to make them suitable to be prototyped rapidly. •Dealing with Rapid prototyping companies. This has been a fantastic opportunity for me to become acquainted with the principles of the aerospace industry and how satellite building processes are implemented.