David Locascio
About David Locascio
David Locascio is a System Engineer currently employed at Joby Aviation since 2022. He has a diverse background in aerospace engineering, having held various roles at companies such as Rolls-Royce and Intralox, and has contributed to projects involving unmanned aerial systems and package delivery.
Work at Joby Aviation
David Locascio has been employed as a System Engineer at Joby Aviation since 2022. His role involves contributing to the development of advanced aviation technologies. Joby Aviation focuses on creating electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to revolutionize urban air mobility. Located in Santa Cruz, California, the company is at the forefront of sustainable aviation solutions.
Previous Experience in Engineering
Prior to his current position, Locascio worked at Rolls-Royce in various engineering roles. He served as a Component Design Engineer for Turbine Rotatives in 2019 and later as a Systems Design Integration and Verification Engineer for the Hybrid M250 Demonstrator from 2019 to 2022. His experience also includes a Component Engineering Rotational Program and a Component Design Engineer role at Rolls-Royce, where he focused on structures.
Internships and Early Career
Locascio began his career with internships that provided foundational engineering experience. He worked as an Engineering Intern at Intralox in both the Manufacturing Engineering Group and the Engineering Intern for the Wildcards Group. Additionally, he served as a Laboratory Research Assistant at Tulane University and as a Technical Consultant at Tenbo Remote Aerial Imaging, where he contributed to UAV technology development.
Education and Expertise
David Locascio holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also graduated Magna cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from Tulane University, completing his degree from 2010 to 2014. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and research methodologies.
Achievements in UAV Development
During his career, Locascio has been involved in significant projects related to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). He led a NASA project focused on small UAS package delivery, creating a modeling and simulation environment. Additionally, as a founding employee of Tenbo Air, he developed core processes and secured the company's first sale, contributing to its growth in the commercial UAV sector.