Miguel Ángel L.

Space Systems Technical & Project Manager | Satellites & Launchers | MSc Aeronautical Engineering | Lecturer at UEM 🚀

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Making space launcher structures possible, from early concepts to flight-ready, qualified hardware within ESA and EU-funded programmes. Operating at sub-system level, I work across design, analysis, manufacturing, testing and supply chain to ensure technical coherence, schedule reliability and cost awareness throughout the full development lifecycle. My experience includes structural development and qualification, coordination with suppliers and international partners, and supporting the transition from development models to production-ready solutions.

Experience

  • ACITURRI (Tres Cantos)
    • System Engineer & Project Manager – Vega-E VUS Structure (ESA / AVIO)
      Nov 2024 - Present · 1 yr 8 mos

      Leading the programmatic and technical system-level development of the metallic structural subsystem for the Vega-E launcher third stage, from early design through qualification and first flight delivery.

    • System Engineer & Project Manager – Type-V Cryogenic Tank (LOX + fuel) (ESA GSTP)
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Leading the programmatic and technical system-level development of a Type V composite cryogenic tank (LOX/Kerosene) with a common bulkhead for future LEO launchers, driving technology maturation towards high TRL through representative testing and validation.

    • Subsystem Technical Manager – Composite R&D Projects (EU & Internal Programmes)
      Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

      Contributing to the system-level development and integration of advanced composite technologies across European and internal R&D programmes. • FASTER H₂ (EU Clean Aviation): Developed advanced bio-based resin technologies (LRI & RTM) for sustainable aircraft composite structures. • Battery Casing: Designed high-performance composite casings for electric aircraft batteries, optimized for manufacturability and structural performance.

  • Universidad Europea de Madrid (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Director - Master in Space Systems
      Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

      Co-Director of the complete program. Author and lecturer for "Advanced Propulsion and Launch Operations" module covering topics such as liquid, solid, electric and alternative propulsion, new launchers, and launch site operations.

    • Associate Professor for Aerospace Engineering
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

      Professor of Aerospace Engineering (Bachelor's Program) • Teaching the course "Air Transport" (english) for the 2024/2025 academic year. • Taught the course "Aerospace Technology" (english) for the 2024/2025 academic year.

  • Nova Talent at Nova
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Member of Nova, the Global Top Talent Network that connects the top 3% of talented professionals worldwide.

  • Young Civic Leaders (YCL) VIII Ed. - Scholarship Holder / Alumni at Fundación Tatiana
    Jan 2025 - Jun 2025 · 6 mos

    The Young Civic Leaders Scholarships offer a unique opportunity to prepare for a global professional future with a social impact. The program aims to train young people who aspire to exercise civic leadership within their generation by developing personal and professional skills, gaining knowledge of society's key challenges and receiving training in civic empowerment and social innovation.

  • Quality & Supply Chain Engineer - Structural Composite Materials - DISCOVER II at Airbus
    Oct 2022 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr

    • Part of the DISCOVER II graduate excellence program (formerly GAIA). • Led digitalization initiatives within Procurement Operations for supplier monitoring and to improve composite material quality and supply chain efficiency. • Runned risk management initiatives by identifying single-source materials in the supply chain and orchestrating a unified strategy to mitigate potential vulnerabilities.