W.L. Pritchard & Co., L.C.
4405 East West Highway, Suite 501
Bethesda, MD 20814
Tel: +1 301-654-1144 • Fax: +1 301-654-1814
email: wlpritchard-co@verizon.net
FABIO DE POLI, Senior Engineer
Fabio De Poli has over twelve years experience in Space Systems design and implementation, with broad expertise in system analysis and design, extensive knowledge in quality assurance, assembly, integration and testing oversight, program management and payload requirements determination.
In 1998 Mr. De Poli joined W.L. Pritchard & Co., L.C. His responsibilities includes analysis and optimization of orbit maneuvers and coverage changes for GEO, MEO and LEO constellations, inter-system coordination analyses under ITU and FCC procedures, preparation of technical analyses of payload and propulsion subsystem reliability and financial analyses for clients of backlog, revenues and financial profiles.
From 2005 to 2010 Mr. De Poli supported Stellar Solutions Aerospace, Ltd of London, UK overseeing space component manufacturing processes, supporting US and Canadian clients in performing inspections and monitoring assembly, integration and testing at European aerospace companies. Key member of technical teams supporting feasibility and architecture study to define optimized space system architecture and system requirements for new GEO and NGSO/constellations systems. Developed top level system requirements, including payload link budgets, bus system budgets, and overall system requirements. Assessed current vendor capabilities and overall program risks.
In 2011 Mr. De Poli returned to W.L. Pritchard & Co., L.C. as a full-time employee.
Mr. De Poli received his M.A. in Aeronautical Engineering – Space Systems. He has recently lectured at the Politecnico di Milano, Department of Aerospace Engineering.
