David Carpio
Aerospace Engineer
We humans have such a big power which is creation, I want to become an engineer who designs with impact. I am passionate about fluids, structures, and composites. I have summited Chimborazo and Cotopaxi, lead teams in two technical associations, and improved education and technology access to 23 communities in the Andes.
IB.Eng. Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace
Sep 2023 – Jul 2026INSA Lyon (Engineering Grande École)
Specialization in Fluid-structure Interaction, Kinematics, Flight and Spaceflight Mechanics, Propulsion Systems, Thermodynamics, Manufacturing Processes, Scientific Programming, and Mechanical Design. Final project: Aerodynamic and Structural Design of Chassis and Body-shell of Urban Concept car, other: Variable pitch propeller, tuned mass damper, air engine, et al.
Mechanical Engineering Exchange
Feb 2025 – Jul 2025Universiteit Twente
Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Dynamics, and Systems Design & Control. Projects: In-flight Anti-icing System for Boeing 737 design and wind tunnel validation; Precision Flexure Mechanism for a 3D printer head.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
May 2021UEIPA
Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Business management, Spanish Literature, and English. EE on physical feasibility of free will. Scored 1000/1000 on national university entrance exam.
Team Leader and Technical Referent
Jun 2025 – CurrentCLES-FACIL, Lyon
Developing a CFRP rocket with pareto optimized aerodynamics. The primary experiment is a controlled recovery system guiding the rocket post-burnout to deliver a payload at a precise altitude and coordinates. Leading a 14p team, and reviving the R&D roadmap for our in-house liquid rocket engine.
Intern
Jul 2024CETIM R&D, Cluses
Worked on an MBJ additive manufacturing patent. Autonomously created an app and system that reduced data gathering, filtering, processing, and display from a week of work to a few hours.
Secretary, Project Leader, and Technical Director
Sep 2023 – CurrentPrototype INSA Club, Lyon
Lead Aerodynamics Team implementing Sharkskin and designing AM topological optimized subframes. Won Technical Innovation Prize. Directed technical projects like ECU redesign, brake assembly, and telemetry system.
Junior Developer
May 2022 – Apr 2023Free Software Foundation
Movement activism, contributions in code, and translations. Developed a FOSS system for the challenged and elderly, and built and distributed FOSS education tools in Quechuan communities.
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