Edmund De Giovanni
About Edmund De Giovanni
Edmund De Giovanni is a Systems Integration Engineer with extensive experience in avionics and systems testing. He specializes in integrating the TIGER AFCS and conducting test qualifications, while also managing governmental RIGs for NH90 and TIGER helicopters.
Work at FERCHAU
Edmund De Giovanni has been employed at FERCHAU Engineering as a Systems Integration Engineer since 2013. In this role, he integrates the TIGER Airborne Fire Control System (AFCS) within the Primary Integration RIG (TIGER PIR) and conducts test qualifications. His responsibilities include managing German Governmental RIGs for the NH90 and TIGER helicopters, where he addresses electrical issues and enhances the quality of testing. He is also responsible for mission system qualification tests within the NH90 RIG.
Education and Expertise
Edmund De Giovanni holds a Master of Science (MSc.) in Aerospace Vehicle Design from Cranfield University, which he completed from 2011 to 2012. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Electronics and Control Engineering from MCAST, studying from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a solid foundation in avionics design and complex systems integration.
Technical Skills and Tools
Edmund De Giovanni possesses expertise in analyzing technical problems within complex avionics architectures. He is familiar with standard communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC, and Serial lines. He utilizes various test and simulation tools, including ARTIST, DATASIMS, and EASIPLAYER, to develop methods of test automation within a certified environment. His work supports software analysis for the Mission Technical Computer of the NH-90 helicopter.
Previous Experience
Before joining FERCHAU, Edmund De Giovanni worked at EF Education First as IT Support from 2010 to 2011 in Malta. This role provided him with foundational experience in technical support and problem-solving within an IT context.
Responsibilities in Systems Integration
In his current role, Edmund De Giovanni develops Engineering Test Orders (ETOs) using the requirements management application DOORS, focusing on helicopter functional chain requirements. His responsibilities also include conducting mission system qualification tests and managing the integration of complex avionics systems.