PAULO DA SILVA

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WORK EXPERIENCE

United Technologies Aerospace Systems (UTAS Actuation), Mirabel, Qc

High Lift Systems Ground and Flight Test Engineering– C-Series/Global 7000 2013 – Present

-Complete engineering support of the C-Series program for all ground and flight test activities from development to Safety of Flight and Certification.

-Managed the on-site-team’s data analysis efforts throughout the program for all troubleshooting, snags and FRACAS investigation and closure

-Developed tools and processes needed to decode ARINC data and optimize plotting and analysis in order to respond to snags in a timely and efficient manner

-Responsible for developing, writing and executing test in various experimental environments (FTVs, ISTCR, SITS, ESIM)

-Produced, reviewed and approved technical documents and test procedures (RSI, TDS, FTER, FPS,

-Immediate response to emergency Flight Test issues, and subsequent disposition of aircraft for flight

-Facilitated on-aircraft activities including software and hardware upgrades, rigging, return to service, and troubleshooting

-Worked directly with client to investigate and resolve all Non Conformance Reports (RNC)

-Supported engineering dataset and documentation release

-Extended overseas support at UTAS (England) for validation and verification analysis of System Rig Certification Test data

-Multi-site support during Safety of Flight (SOF) and Flight Test program (Mirabel-Wichita, Montreal-Rockford)

-Assisted in the logistics, shipping and receiving of hardware to and from Bombardier facility

Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, Qc

Fly-By-Wire (FBW) System Integrator – C-Series 2010 – 2013

-Responsible for coordinating and performing functional tests for the FBW system including systems

integration and structural tests

Developed, wrote and released technical documentation including Functional Test Engineering

Requirements, Functional Test Procedures and Test Definition Sheets amongst others

Supported the design and qualification of the Horizontal Stabilizer system

Lead the rigging efforts of the FBW system and developed a detailed procedure for the task

Coordinated with suppliers for support during rig testing

Managed the process of approval and release of all related engineering datasets in ENOVIA/CATIA environment

Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueil, Qc

Fluid Systems - Engineering 2010

Developed new Aero Thermal software for fluid systems analysis

Matlab coding and Simulink modeling for engine’s air oil system

Programed code for a user friendly transition from old to new fluid analysis software

Pratt & Whitney Canada, Longueil, Qc

Project Engineering – PT6A 2009

Developed and released the Installation Losses Report for the PT6A engine

Analyzed incident data and prepared Incident Reports

Reviewed and updated installation manuals

Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, Qc

Hydro-Mechanical Systems Engineering - Challenger 2008

Systems Integration and design modifications for flight controls and hydraulic systems

Communicated and coordinated with suppliers during design modification process

Assisted with aircraft tests and data analysis

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Matlab/Simulink

CATIA/ENOVIA

DIADEM/ORIGIN

Ansys/Fluent/Gambit

LabView

EDUCATION

Concordia University, Montreal, Qc

B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermo Fluid and Propulsion

LANGUAGES

Fluent in English, French and Portuguese

Conversational Spanish

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Concordia University, Montreal, Qc

Thermodynamics

Delivered a weekly tutorial lecture to first year engineering students

OTHER EXPERIENCE AND ACHIEVMENTS

Richard Chen Design Award

Concordia University – Mechanical Engineering Department

Best Capstone (Final) Project Design of all engineering departments

Black Watch (RHR) of Canada

Army Reserves Infantry

Basic Training and Infantry Accreditations

Crossfit

Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer

Strength and Conditioning coach for groups and individuals

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