David Cardelli
About David Cardelli
David Cardelli is a Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, with extensive experience in spacecraft systems and engineering. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, contributing to government space programs and the development of nanosatellites.
Current Role at Millennium Space Systems
David Cardelli serves as the Lead Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company, since 2020. He is based in El Segundo, California, where he applies his expertise in spacecraft systems engineering. His role involves overseeing the design and integration of spacecraft systems, ensuring that all components function effectively together. Cardelli's work contributes to the development of advanced spacecraft technologies.
Previous Experience at Millennium Space Systems
Before his current position, David Cardelli worked at Millennium Space Systems as the Lead Spacecraft Assembly, Test, and Launch Operations Engineer from 2019 to 2020. During this time, he was responsible for managing the assembly and testing of spacecraft, as well as coordinating launch operations. His experience in this role helped him develop a comprehensive understanding of the spacecraft lifecycle.
Education and Expertise in Aerospace Engineering
David Cardelli holds a Master of Engineering in Space Engineering from the University of Michigan, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a focus on Aerospace Engineering from the same institution in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in spacecraft systems and engineering.
Professional Background in Space Industry
David Cardelli has a diverse professional background in the aerospace sector. He worked as a Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman Corporation for one year and as a Member of Technical Staff at The Aerospace Corporation for two years. Additionally, he has experience as a Power Systems Engineer at UTC Aerospace Systems and has held various research assistant positions at the University of Michigan.
Technical Skills and Contributions
David Cardelli is proficient in several engineering software tools, including Altium Designer, SolidWorks, MATLAB, STK, LaTeX, and NASTRAN. His technical skills enable him to design, fabricate, and test spacecraft avionics and instruments. He has contributed to the production of subsystems for three nanosatellites currently in orbit and specializes in streamlined systems engineering methods.