Sylvio M.

Experience

• Testing and Certification Engineer Mac Jee Defense Industries · Full-time Jun 2024 – Apr 2026 1 yrs 10 mos Brazil • Testing and Certification Specialist responsible for issuing reports and conducting certification testing for products developed by the Mac Jee engineering team, as well as interfacing with military certification authorities, including the Brazilian Air Force (IFI/DCTA), the Brazilian Navy (DPC), and the Brazilian Army (CAEx).
• Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer National Institute for Space Research (INPE) · Contract Jun 2022 – Jun 2024 2 yrs Brazil • Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineer at the National Institute for Space Research (INPE), involved in the development of mechanical designs for devices and components for space applications and laboratory instrumentation. Worked in collaboration with the Mechanical Design and Manufacturing, Development Mechanics, Special Operations, and Dynamic Testing teams within the Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Testing Coordination. Also supported the needs of other research groups within the General Coordination of Infrastructure and Applied Research, as well as other INPE areas, through 3D modeling and 2D detailing using SolidWorks.
• Environmental qualification test engineer Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE/DCTA) · Contract May 2021 – May 2022 1 yrs Brazil • Environmental qualification test engineer by the Institute of Aeronautics and Space (IAE) for planning of the environmental tests on CM4-L crypto computer airborne avionics equipment based on military standards (MIL-STD-810G Change 1) and civil standards (RTCA DO-160G) for application in F-39 fighter aircraft, Brazilian Air Force Gripen, in compliance with the technical requirements defined by the aircraft manufacturer SAAB
• Aeronautical Product Certification Engineer Industrial Fostering and Coordination Institute (IFI/DCTA) · Contract May 2015 – May 2021 6 yrs Brazil • Aeronautical Product Certification Engineer at the Industrial Fostering and Coordination Institute (IFI), within the Department of Aerospace Science and Technology (DCTA), responsible for the acceptance and approval of compliance demonstrations proposed by Embraer, in accordance with MIL-HDBK-516 military standards, RBAC/FAR Part 25 civil certification requirements, and RTLI (Technical, Logistics, and Industrial Requirements established by the Brazilian Air Force), as part of the EMB-390 KC certification process. Worked on the following systems and disciplines: Cabin Safety, Interior Systems, Structures, Loads, Fire Protection, Noise and Vibration, Cargo Handling Systems, and Hydraulic Systems.
• Product Development Engineer – Interiors EMBRAER · Full-time May 2010 – May 2012 2 yrs Brazil • Product Development Engineer – Interiors at Embraer, working on the EMB-390 KC military program. Responsible for supplier selection, conceptual design studies, and the development of technical requirements using the DOORS software application. Worked with military and civil certification standards (RBAC/FAR Part 25 and Part 121, RTCA DO-160, ARP4754, ARP4761, and TSO). Contributed to the development and certification documentation for the Cargo Handling System, Water and Waste System, Fire Detection System, Emergency Equipment (fire extinguishers, life rafts, and other equipment), and the Life Raft Deployment System.
• Product Development Engineer – Interiors EMBRAER · Full-time Jun 2006 – Jun 2010 4 yrs Brazil • Product Development Engineer – Interiors at Embraer, working on the EMB-170/190 commercial jets program. Provided technical support, conducted design change studies, and managed product changes through Product Change Requests (PCR), Engineering Orders (EO), and Service Bulletins (SB). Contributed to development and certification documentation in Cabin Safety for new Layouts of Passenger Accommodation (including cockpit, cargo compartment, monuments, galley inserts, and seat configurations) and Interior Systems (Water and Waste), in compliance with applicable standards and FAR/JAR Part 25 certification requirements.
• Product Development Engineer – Structures EMBRAER · Full-time May 2001 – May 2006 5 yrs Brazil • Product Development Engineer – Structures at Embraer, working on the EMB-170/190 commercial jets program. Responsible for 3D modeling, design updates, drawing releases, non-conformity reports (NCR), product change requests (PCR), and bill of materials (BOM) creation. Performed structural design activities within the digital mock-up environment using CATIA V4/V5, focusing on fuselage, wings, empennage, flight control mechanisms, and doors.