Summary
Federico Macchi is an aerospace-focused software engineer with eight years of experience building and integrating simulation software for training systems, currently at Airbus Defence and Space after leading the AW169 Simulators product line at TXT Group. He combines hands-on coding, legacy modernization and system integration across FFS, FTD and VIPT platforms while coordinating with PMs, PEs and customers to translate requirements into reliable releases. With a strong background in HMI, CI/CD GUI testing and human–computer interaction (double master’s with honors), he brings a user-centered mindset to safety-critical aerospace software. He mentors junior developers and routinely partners with industry integrators like CAE, demonstrating both technical depth and stakeholder fluency. Notably, he pairs an aerospace passion—sparked by space and aircraft fascination—with practical experience updating legacy codebases to cutting-edge technologies.
8 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - MS, HCID - Human Computer Interaction and Design, 4.35/5 with Honors, Master of Science - MS, HCID - Human Computer Interaction and Design, 4.35/5 with Honors at Aalto University
Master of Science - MS, HCID - Human Computer Interaction and Design, 110/110 with Honors, Master of Science - MS, HCID - Human Computer Interaction and Design, 110/110 with Honors at Università di Trento
Bachelor's degree, Engineering of computing systems, Bachelor's degree, Engineering of computing systems at Politecnico di Milano
Italian, English, Spanish