Arturo Alonso De León
About Arturo Alonso De León
Arturo Alonso De León serves as the AI T Lead for the STAARK robotic arm at Redwire Space and has extensive experience in aerospace engineering, having held various roles in organizations such as RUAG Space and Airbus Defence and Space.
Work at Redwire
Arturo Alonso De León currently serves as the AIT Lead for the STAARK robotic arm at Redwire Space. He has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the development and testing of the robotic arm. His responsibilities include overseeing the integration and testing processes, ensuring that the robotic arm meets the required specifications for space missions. His work at Redwire is part of a broader effort to advance robotic technologies for various applications in space exploration.
Current Role at RUAG Space
In addition to his position at Redwire, Arturo Alonso De León works as a Senior Electrical Engineer and Subcontractor Manager at RUAG Space. He has held this role since 2020, focusing on the Filter Wheel System (FWS) for the 3MI instrument onboard the MetOp Second Generation satellites. His expertise in electrical engineering and project management plays a crucial role in the successful integration and testing of satellite components.
Previous Experience in Aerospace
Arturo Alonso De León has extensive experience in the aerospace sector. He previously worked at the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas as an AIT/AIV Manager for the UVAS instrument during its integration and testing phases for the SEOSAT/Ingenio project. He also served as an AIT/AIV Manager for the MEDA instrument for the Mars 2020 rover at CRISA, where he was involved in critical testing phases. His background includes roles at Thales Alenia Space and Instituto Nacional de Técnica Aeroespacial, where he contributed to various space missions.
Education and Expertise
Arturo Alonso De León holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he specialized in Radio Frequency (RF). He also studied Aerospace Engineering at Ecole nationale supérieure de l'Aéronautique et de l'Espace, focusing on space systems and telecommunications. Additionally, he completed a program in Entrepreneurship at IE Business School. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in aerospace engineering and project management.
Contributions to Space Missions
Throughout his career, Arturo Alonso De León has made significant contributions to various space missions. He played a key role in the testing and delivery of the Remote Manipulator Unit (RMU) for the Meteosat Third Generation and other spacecraft. His involvement in the MEDA instrument for the Mars 2020 rover included delivering essential models for validation. He has also contributed to the testing and delivery of multiple models for the SEOSAT platform and the ASIM mission on the International Space Station.