Humberto Manelli, MSc
About Humberto Manelli, MSc
Humberto Manelli, MSc, serves as the Lead Flight Controls Engineer at Supernal in Irvine, California, where he has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in aerospace engineering, he has held various roles at Embraer and Safran, contributing to significant projects in flight control systems and safety analysis.
Work at Supernal
Humberto Manelli serves as the Lead Flight Controls Engineer at Supernal, a position he has held since 2022. He is based in Irvine, California, where he is involved in the development and integration of advanced flight control systems. His role focuses on ensuring the reliability and performance of flight control mechanisms, contributing to the company's innovative aerospace projects.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to joining Supernal, Humberto Manelli accumulated extensive experience in the aerospace sector. He worked at Embraer for over a decade, holding various positions including Senior System Engineer and Integration Engineer. He also served as a Senior Project Engineer at Safran and as Lead Electrical Engineer, where he focused on the integration of interior systems and engineering project management. His diverse roles have provided him with a comprehensive understanding of flight control systems and project execution.
Education and Expertise
Humberto Manelli holds a Master of Science degree in Attitude Systems Control from the Brazilian Institute for Space Researches (INPE), completed between 2008 and 2010. He also studied at Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica (ITA), specializing in UAV and Flight Controls. His foundational education includes an engineering degree from Universidade de São Paulo, where he focused on electrical machines and energy production. His academic background supports his expertise in electronic hardware development and system integration.
Certifications and Standards Compliance
Humberto Manelli is skilled in compliance with various aerospace certification standards. He has experience in electronic hardware development according to DO254 and qualification according to DO160 standards. His work involves safety analysis in accordance with ARP4754 and certification requirements for aviation authorities such as FAA, EASA, ANAC, and TCCA. He has also conducted EMI/Lightning system tests and developed Electrical Wiring Interconnect Systems (EWIS) for certification.
Contributions to Aerospace Projects
Throughout his career, Humberto Manelli has made significant contributions to various aerospace projects. He participated in the development of the first generation of fly-by-wire systems for Embraer's E-jets and contributed to the Legacy 500 program. His role as a liaison engineer at Parker Aerospace provided him with international experience, enhancing his understanding of global aerospace engineering practices. He has also shared insights from his experiences with teams in Brazil, particularly during the E2 fly-by-wire project.