Raphaël Cioffi Email & Phone Number

Since 2017, I have been acting as a Flight Tests Engineer for an autonomous guidance systems. This role implies:- Writing of requirements and procedures, and planning of the tests- Execution of tests on the system onboard of the aircraft, on the ground- Follow-up of the in-flights tests, analyses of the results and redaction of reportsDuring the campaigns, I acted as a technical liaison with French or International customers, and Safran experts.

Eragny Sur Oise, France

For the first three years, I have been:o Responsible for the validation of embedded software within a Guidance System to be integrated on the Rafale Aircraft, with respect to GPS/INS hybrid navigation, sequencing, etc,o In charge of a team of 6 systems engineers (including sub-contractors),o One of the interfaces with the final customers as well as SAGEM Program and specialists (GPS, Production, Tests), o Planned various Soft validation campaign, testing soft evolutions and modifications, and wrote the final reports and soft-related documentation,o Conducted validation tests on various test benches (SAGEM and customer's lab, 4x4 vehicle),o Managed a team of 3 apprentices dedicated to the maintenance of labs,o Helped propagate the 5S lean methods to improve the efficiency of the lab.After this managing role and during two year, I have been acting as a validation specialist for various projects involving material and soft integration for embedded guidance systems.

Eragny Sur Oise, France

As a "new" employee within SAGEM, my first assignment was to continue on my previous project in the Modernization of Mirage F1 aircraft for Morocco. I started by acting as the interface for the safety analyses of the whole armament systems between various teams and participating to the production of safety documentation and reviews.After that, I performed studies on armament and armament interface, by following the upgrades if pylons and adapters, and their integration on the aircraft. During these few months, I was the interface between the manufacturers and final customers (production and test reviews). I also wrote the adequate documentation.At the same time, I participated to the integration of the MBDA MICA Air/Air missile on the aircraft, by conducting lab, ground and in-flight tests in Morocco (I stayed there during 7 months cumulated), analyzed the results and correcting technical problems. During this task, I acted as a technical interface between MBDA, DGA, subcontractors and the final customer (pilots, technicians, and Program).During my stays in Morocco I introduced the technical documentation for the armament systems and trained the maintenance squadron and Avionics technicians.

Saint-Cloud, France

Last assignment by ALTRAN was for Dassault-Aviation, within the Operations and Mission Management department. As a member of a dynamic team, I was in charge of the integration of the TOSA Laser Designation Pod on Rafale military aircraft, in its latest version. After writing detailed functional requirements, I conducted integration tests on Rafale test benches.Despite the great challenges and interests borne by this assignment, I ended this mission because I was recruited by SAGEM.

Eragny Sur Oise, France

Last mission for ALTRAN within SAGEM. I worked in the A400M Navigation Systems Department that was developing the INGPS system for Airbus A400M aircraft. I wrote tools in Scilab to launch and rearrange results from Navigation simulations. The compiled results were to be presented to the final customer to justify the separation criteria for the A400M to be flown in the civilian air traffic.

Eragny Sur Oise, France

I conducted another mission for ALTRAN in SAGEM “Aircraft Systems and Equipment Modernization” Department.During almost a year and a half, I interfaced with systems and software teams and o Verified design requirements and integrated equipments for the retrofit of the Mirage F1 aircraft for Morocco, o Validated the requirements on the aircraft bench, on various topics such as weaponry, INS/GPS/Radio Navigation, failure handling, etc.

Eragny Sur Oise, France

First mission for ALTRAN within SAGEM "Guidance Department". I worked with GPS, navigation and software specialists to:o analyze and interpret results from various in-flight tests with a navigation systemo develop Matlab routines to automatically compare results from those tests with simulations.

Le Haillan, France

I chose my next assignment within SNECMA Propulsion Solide. Within the “Practical Nuclear Safety” Department, I:o Analyzed structural failure modes of the 3rd propulsive stage of the M51 missile,o Calculated the probability of failure, depending on the manufacturing process and the data provided o Modified work instructions and manufacturing procedures to meet the safety requirements.

Les Mureaux, France

Missioned to work within EADS Space Transportation, Les Mureaux, France during 18 months. During this period, within the “Ariane 5 Launchers General Loads” Department", I:o Adapted in Fortran wind tunnel experimental results to Ariane 5 launchers (E/CA, E/S, G/S)o Determined general loads at critical sections of the launchers during ground phases,o Analyzed “Side loads” data on SNECMA Vulcain 1 & 2 engines to predict the loads on the EngineThrust Frames, using Matlab.==> Results participated in the return to flight of the A5E/CA launcher (Flight 521 on 02/12/05).

Daytona Beach, Florida Area

Teacher Assistant during my studies at ERAU during 13 months :1 - Lab Instructor for the Experimental Aerodynamics class (60 students, 2 semesters): Wind Tunnel procedures, analysis of the experimental results, data acquisition.2 - Teacher Assistant for the Aircraft Engine Components Design senior class (25 student, 1 semester):  Supported the students’ final year project on designing various engine parts (compressors, fans, turbines, inlets and outlets)

Master’S Degree, Aerospace Engineering

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Daytona Beach, USA) (2003) Master’s Thesis, published.

Master’S Degree, General - Specialized In Aerospace Engineering

Engineering Diploma, with an emphasis in Aerospace Engineering, (EPF- Polytechnic Engineering School).