Giuseppe Cataldo
Assistant Chief for Technology at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
- Role
- Assistant Chief for Technology at Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center
- Location
- Greenbelt, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Giuseppe Cataldo
Expert in technology/project/risk management and decision-making under uncertainty, with a strong background in technology development, systems engineering, integration, modeling, analysis and optimization of complex, large-scale systems for space exploration and astrophysics, planetary and Earth sciences.Effective communicator and leader. Connect science and policy requirements to engineering implementation.
Experience
Assistant Chief for Technology
Nasa Goddard Space Flight Center
Dec 2024 — Present · Greenbelt, MD, US
Chief Technologist (Technology Program Manager) of the Mechanical Systems Division, Goddard’s largest engineering division (9 branches, 500+ employees), responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating a comprehensive technology development program for advanced spaceflight systems- Direct a ~$30M research and development portfolio, driving strategic investments in cutting-edge space technologies covering: advanced manufacturing, materials and processes (including non-destructive evaluation), metrology and augmented reality, mechanical engineering and analysis, mechatronics and robotics, thermal engineering, contamination control, integration and testing. Oversee design-for-excellence (DFx) initiatives (e.g, generative design and metamaterials), leading to substantial (10%-50%) reductions in mass, cost and time-to-market- Assess new technologies for feasibility studies and proposals aimed at increasing technology readiness levels. Oversee transition to market or infusion into space missions. Formulate systems technology policy and roadmapping with other divisions (position, navigation and timing (PNT), high-performance spaceflight computing, quantum, science)- Establish and manage critical partnerships with NASA centers, academia and industry to accelerate technology maturation and infusion. Oversee new business development initiatives, securing funding through winning proposals and advancing innovative solutions for current and future NASA missions- Strong understanding of U.S. government solicitations, requirements for proposal submissions and acquisition process.
Education
Politecnico di Torino
Master's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
2008 — 2010
ISAE-SUPAERO
Master's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
2008 — 2010
Politecnico di Milano
Master's Degree, Aeronautical Engineering
2007 — 2010
Politecnico di Milano
Bachelor's Degree, Aerospace Engineering
2004 — 2007
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Space Systems Engineering
2012 — 2015
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