Ricardo J. Saborio Borbon
About Ricardo J. Saborio Borbon
Ricardo J. Saborio Borbon is a Flight Test Software Engineer II at Pyka, specializing in coding projects using C, C++, Python, and Matlab. He has a strong background in aerospace engineering and a passion for robotics and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Work at Pyka
Ricardo J. Saborio Borbon currently serves as a Flight Test Software Engineer II at Pyka, a position he has held since 2023. He previously worked at Pyka as a Flight Test Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023. His role involves coding projects utilizing languages such as C, C++, Python, and Matlab. He is based in Oakland, California, where he contributes to the development and testing of flight software.
Education and Expertise
Ricardo earned a Master of Science in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, studying from 2019 to 2021. He also holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota, completed from 2015 to 2019. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in aerospace principles and engineering practices.
Background
Ricardo has extensive experience in the aerospace field, with eight years of involvement in the remote control aircraft community. His skills include circuit design and assembly, which he has developed through hands-on projects. He has also collaborated with the Space Systems Design Laboratory to modify software-defined radio systems for satellite missions.
Achievements
During his undergraduate studies, Ricardo co-led the flight software development for two CubeSat missions and led payload design teams for two NASA high-altitude balloon flights. He independently developed a multirotor flight controller from scratch. Additionally, he received a scholarship for research achievements during his undergraduate studies, highlighting his commitment to academic excellence.
Previous Experience
Before his current role, Ricardo worked as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Minnesota for four months in 2019. He also served as a Research Assistant and Graduate Teaching Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from 2019 to 2021. These positions allowed him to gain valuable teaching and research experience in the field of aerospace engineering.