Gustavo Silva
About Gustavo Silva
Gustavo Silva is a Software Engineer at Boom Supersonic, specializing in software solutions for early aircraft design. He has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having worked in various roles across Brazil, Germany, and the United States.
Work at Boom
Gustavo Silva has been employed at Boom Supersonic as a Software Engineer since 2019. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions tailored for early aircraft design. His work emphasizes multidisciplinary workflows, design optimization, and uncertainty propagation. Silva's contributions are integral to the advancement of supersonic aircraft technology, aligning with Boom's mission to create sustainable and efficient air travel.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Before joining Boom Supersonic, Silva held various positions in the aerospace sector. He worked at Embraer from 2010 to 2018, serving as an R&D Engineer in both the Structural and Aeroelastic Optimization Group and the Composite Modeling, Testing, and Validation Group. Additionally, he was a Research Scientist at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) from 2018 to 2019. His experience also includes a role as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Omnisys - Thales Group from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Gustavo Silva holds a PhD in Engineering Mechanics from Ecole nationale supérieure des Mines de Saint-Etienne, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Florida, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. His academic background supports his specialization in the application and optimization of composite structures in aerospace engineering.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Silva specializes in developing numerical methods and finite elements applicable to various environments, including static, dynamic, vibratory, thermal, and aeroelastic conditions. His expertise in design optimization and multidisciplinary workflows is crucial for advancing aircraft design processes, particularly in the context of early-stage development.
Dual Citizenship
Gustavo Silva holds dual citizenship, possessing both a US Passport and an Italian Passport. This status may provide him with unique opportunities and flexibility in his professional engagements across different countries.