Francesco Deluca

FRANCESCO DE LUCA

AEROSPACE ENGINEERING STUDENT

Hello, I am Francesco De Luca

A senior Aerospace Engineering student at Florida Tech, driving innovation through design and research of cutting-edge systems.

About Me

Hi, I’m Francesco — I’m driven by the idea that engineering can literally take us further. As a future Aerospace Engineering Graduate at Florida Tech (will be graduating in May 2026), I’ve focused my academic career on projects that combine technical depth with practical innovation.

I love working on space systems, advanced CAD designs, and integrating data science with engineering. Whether I’m managing a satellite subsystem, mentoring students as an RA, or analyzing hurricane data with TensorFlow, I show up prepared, collaborative, and ready to work.

My goal after graduation is to join a forward-thinking team where I can contribute from day one, applying my background in aerospace systems, data analysis, and mission design to solve complex engineering challenges.

Technical Skills

Siemens NX CAD/ CREO Parametric

Python

MATLAB

c++

Arduino

Strengths

System Design

Data Analysis

CAD Design

Team Leadership

Aerospace Mission Planning

2025 publication: DROVER – Drone Rover Operations on Versatile Extra-hazardous Regions

Drone-Rover Hybrid

Structures & Avionics Engineer
Developed a multi-terrain rescue vehicle for rapid response missions, blending UAV and rover design principles.

LEO SAR Satellite

Chief Systems Engineer
Managed integration, test systems, and flight mode architecture for a low-earth orbit Search & Rescue satellite concept.

Intrinsic AI Industry Challenge

Team Lead
Led a team in the AI for Industry Challenge by managing collaboration through GitHub to keep development organized, aligned, and on track.

Planning to train an AI model for robotic cable insertion.

I'm fortunate I got to assist Dr. Nezamoddin and his lab by applying machine learning and data analysis techniques using Python, R, and ArcGIS to develop practical data-driven solutions.

Software Design & Data Analysis

ARCGIS | Florida Tech | Aug 2024–Present
Analyzed real-world environmental datasets for statistical modeling.

AI Models for Geoscience

TensorFlow, PyTorch | Summer 2024
Worked on post-hurricane image classification and structural damage prediction models.

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Education

Aerospace Engineering – Bachelor of Science

Florida Institute of Technology – Melbourne, FL – GPA: 3.00/4.00

Engineering – Associate of Science

St. Petersburg College – St. Petersburg, FL – GPA: 3.70/4.00

Awards & Scholarships

PTK Scholarship

Panther Fund Scholarship

PTK All-Florida Academic Team

Sen. Donald Sullivan Scholarship

Wendell & Gloria Ware Scholarship

Gibbs Campus Student of the Month (October 2021 and May 2022)

Get in Touch

Thank you for taking the time to learn a bit about my work. If anything here sparks your interest or connects with what you are building feel free reach out!