Sergiu Iliev Email and Phone Number
In the past decade I worked in business, engineering and experimental research around the world. At heart, I am an explorer with a curious mind and a passion for shaping the future of my professional field. I am currently working on disrupting high speed suborbital transportation with hypersonic autonomous aicraft. Together with my stellar colleagues at Destinus I'm building and testing a few stealth-mode prototypes as a systems engineer at several locations in central Europe. Previously, I worked in Machine Learning Research at Carnegie Mellon University and building Spacept, an AI deep-tech company that is disrupting the space data analytics field. After graduating with the highest honour in Aerospace Engineering from Imperial College London I worked in business and consulting, identifying disruptive technologies, in business and consulting.My goal as an engineer is to change the world, to play my part in improving our current technology and enhance humankind’s power to explore. I share Elon Musk's vision of making Making Humans a Multi-Planetary Species because “what we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal” (A. Pike).
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Flight Test EngineerDestinus Jan 2023 - PresentHengelo, NlResponsible with the engine sensors and control systems implementation as well as implementing test campaigns on prototype jet engines and subcomponents. Developing and testing the propulsion system that is to ultimately power Destinus S, a hypersonic autonomous transport aircraft running on green Liquid Hydrogen.Destinus is driving innovation in hypersonic aeronautics, propulsion, and hydrogen technologies. Advancing aviation, sustainable energy, and mobility.
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Aerospace System EngineerDestinus Nov 2021 - Jan 2023Hengelo, NlI carried out the systems engineering and had flight testing responsibilities for all the hypersonic autonomous vehicle prototypes developed at Destinus, as part of the Flight Sciences and Propulsion teams. Designed and patented a "Remote Landing Gear" for landing, launching and taxiing aircraft and spacecraft.Flight vehicles I have worked one→ Jungfrau, single engine, 4 meter scale prototype for aerodynamics and controls system testing in 2021 → Eiger, twin engine, 9 meter scale hypersonic prototype with a full CFRP structure in 2022→ Hydrocat, the world-first flying hydrogen afterburner integrated on a flying platform (2022)
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Co-FounderSpacept Jan 2019 - PresentLadugårdsgärdet, Stockholm County, SeSpacept is an artificial intelligence aerospace company specialized in computer vision systems for processing earth observation satellite data. Our mission is to enable safer, more efficient and sustainable operation and maintenance of infrastructure. We started within Antler, a startup generator and early-stage VC that turns the world's top talent into founders of great companies. We are backed by Katapult and the European Space Agency. -
Aerospace Engineering ConsultantOutsmart Insight Apr 2016 - Jan 2022London, London, Gb○ Collaborated with a dynamic team of engineers and researchers to identify technological trends in the aerospace industry for the Military Air & Information Department at BAE Systems.○ Conducted research and prepared technical reports and presentations on novel space access technologies and High Altitude Pseudo Satellites (HAPS).○ Conceptualised 7th generation fighter aircraft for BAE Systems employing disruptive technologies and aimed for deployment in the 2040s.○ Continuously followed the latest scientific journals to identify and report on disruptive science and technology applicable to the aerospace industry. -
Founder Of Astropreneur In Ef10Entrepreneur First Apr 2018 - Sep 2018London, GbFounded Astropreneur, an aerospace blockchain investments company, in the Spring 2018 group of Entrepreneur First (EF10), EF invests in the world’s most ambitious technologists to help them build world-class deep technology startups from scratch in Europe and Asia. EF is backed by Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn Founder) and Greylock Partners, Mosaic Ventures and Founders Fund. -
Investment Banking Business Technology AnalystCiti Aug 2016 - Apr 2018New York, New York, Us○ Developed computational models to evaluate and manage risks in financial derivatives.○ Worked on comprehensive unstructured data analytics (Big Data Management) within the Equities Business Division.○ As a software developer I created a programs to be used across departments, learning C#, Java and Python in the process.○ Established an overall practical understanding of global markets and the business sector.○ Used the 'waterfall' and 'agile' project management strategies for individual and team projects.○ Collaborated with other groups within the business technology department from offices around the world in three different time zones, throughout the development process.○ Analysed the potential uses and prototyped a behavioural prediction model, based on data available from social trading websites. -
Delegate At The European Forum AlpbachEuropean Forum Alpbach Jul 2016 - Aug 2016Wien, Österreich, AtDelegates from 102 countries came together to discuss themes such as digitalisation and EU foreign policy under the general topic of “New Enlightenment”. I was involved in the Technology and Higher Education Symposiums among others. Receiving a scholarship for participation, I engaged in organised debates with academics, experts and representatives from politics, science, economics and civil society. -
Space Station Design Workshop (Ssdw) Project ManagerUniversität Stuttgart Jul 2016 - Jul 2016Stuttgart, DeLed a team of 20 to design a lunar space station at the Institute for Space Systems. -
Human Planetary Exploration StudentUmeå University Jun 2016 - Jun 2016Umeå, Västerbotten, SeTopics covered include: space environment, rocket physics, solar system physics, space instrumentation, exploration using satellites and robots as well as human spaceflight including manned missions to Mars. All were delivered by experts in their respective fields. The teaching took place in Sweden’s center for space research and involved visits to the ESA Esrange Space Center. -
Master In Engineering StudentImperial College London, Final Year Oct 2015 - Jun 2016London, GbThe curricular and extracurricular projects that I was involved in during the final year at university: -
Speaker At The 8Th Conference Of Romanian Students Professors And ResearchersSt Catherine'S College, University Of Oxford Nov 2015 - Nov 2015Oxford, GbDelivered a 30-minute presentation about the current status of human planetary exploration, its future and my plans for contributing to it. The speech was well received by the distinguished audience consisting of over 100 students, politicians, professors and researchers. -
3Rd Year StudentImperial College London, Third Year Oct 2014 - Jun 2015London, GbThe curricular and extracurricular projects that I was involved in during the third year at university:
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Future Space Technologies And Experiments In Space Internship At SsauRussian Federal Space Agency Aug 2014 - Sep 2014Participation in courses and practical projects in an international team, with the support of the Russian Space Agency. The main focus of the project was learning the design process of nanosatellites starting from conceptualization to manufacturing, deployment, and operation.Subjects approached include: electronic system design, nanosatellite orbiting and attitude control, CAD and FE software suites applied to nanosatellites, the design of GNSS receivers, space navigation, space environment, tether systems, radar and optical remote sensing systems.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant (Urop)Imperial College London Jun 2014 - Jul 2014London, GbPerforming mechanical tests on supercooled metal samples at -200 C, I had the significant responsibility in carrying out all the required experiments successfully in the given timeframe. I was in charge of mechanical static testing of supercooled metal samples. Achieving this primary objective involved a number of procedures: sample preparation, design and manufacturing of 3D printed supports, construction of a liquid nitrogen debit control device, safe operation with liquid nitrogen as well as preliminary data processing for the analysis of my supervisor. Finally, I think that the most valuable aspect of my work experience was gaining a perspective on scientific research from the view of the researcher. The exciting possibility of discovering something new that would contribute to the progress of mankind is a powerful motivator.
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2Nd Year StudentImperial College London Oct 2013 - Jun 2014London, GbThe curricular and extracurricular projects I worked on during my second year at university.
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European Space Agency - Space Weather Satellite DesignEuropean Space Agency Jul 2013 - Aug 2013Paris, Île-De-France, FrCreated a winning space mission proposal for ESA, as part of a great multinational team.Responsible for the propulsion and attitude control systems, I calculated optimum orbit transfers and proposed innovative engineering solutions to achieve the project's scientific objectives. -
1St Year StudentImperial College London, First Year Sep 2012 - Jun 2013London, GbThe curricular and extracurricular projects I worked on during my first year at university.
Sergiu Iliev Skills
Sergiu Iliev Education Details
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Carnegie Mellon UniversityMusculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory Machine Learning -
Imperial College LondonAeronautical Engineering
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Ovidius High SchoolMathematics)
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Sergiu Iliev works for Destinus
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Sergiu Iliev's current role is Aerospace Engineer | MEng, ACGI | Entrepreneur & Explorer.
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Sergiu Iliev attended Carnegie Mellon University, Imperial College London, Ovidius High School.
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