Richard Casavecchia
About Richard Casavecchia
Richard Casavecchia serves as the Mission Display Software Engineer Lead at Joby Aviation, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in software engineering, having previously held positions at Boeing and Buddytruk, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Work at Joby Aviation
Richard Casavecchia has been employed at Joby Aviation since 2017, where he holds the position of Mission Display Software Engineer Lead. In this role, he is responsible for maintaining the build system for safety-critical software. He also supports systems engineering and software integration of off-the-shelf avionics hardware used in Joby aircraft. His contributions include the design and implementation of safety-critical flight stack software, which is essential for the operational safety and reliability of Joby's innovative aircraft.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Richard worked at several companies in software engineering positions. He was a Software Engineer at Buddytruk from 2014 to 2015, where he contributed for 11 months in Saint Louis. Before that, he spent four years at Boeing as a Flight Simulation and Mission System Software Engineer from 2013 to 2017, also in Saint Louis. Additionally, he worked at QSROnline.com, LLC as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2013 in the Corpus Christi, Texas area.
Education and Expertise
Richard Casavecchia earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector. His expertise includes safety-critical software systems, flight simulation, and avionics hardware integration.
Background in Flight Simulation
Richard's background includes significant experience in flight simulation and mission systems. His role at Boeing involved developing software for flight simulation, which is critical for training and operational readiness in aviation. This experience has informed his current work at Joby Aviation, where he focuses on safety-critical systems that ensure the functionality and safety of advanced aircraft.