Rafael Lino
Propulsion Engineer
Porto
Summary
Doctors take care of humans health, Aerospace Engineers take care of rockets and aircrafts health. I want to reach the top as a propulsion engineer and honor each project I put my hands on. I attend to make my loved ones proud of me!
Overview
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year of professional experience
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year of post-secondary education
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Certifications
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3
Languages
Work History
Propulsion Engineer
Porto Space Team
10.2024 - Current
- At the moment, I'm working and learning as a propulsion engineer at Porto Space Team. My work consists on:
- Hybrid Rocket Development for participation in EuRoc 2025, encompassing propulsion system design and integration;
- Thermal Analysis of Ablative Insulators, including heat transfer modeling and dimensioning of insulation thickness for hybrid rocket combustion chambers;
- Design and Simulation of Single-Bell Nozzle Geometries, focusing on contour generation and performance evaluation across varying regimes;
- Development of a Hybrid Rocket Engine Simulation Tool, integrating thrust prediction, chamber pressure and temperature modeling, and pressurization/blowdown tank behavior;
- Mentoring Junior Engineers, fostering technical growth, collaborative teamwork, and knowledge transfer within the propulsion subsystem.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto
09.2024 - Current
Skills
Communicative and Excelent Team-Work
Easy Learner
SolidWorks, Fusion 360 AutoDesk
undefinedCertification
Online course "Aerospace Engineering: Rocket Science and Engineering" by Sadok Smine on Udemy
Accomplishments
- Best Poster and Pitch Session Award
VII Jornadas Aeroespaciais – Portuguese Air Force & Porto Space Team
Figueira da Foz, Portugal – June 2025
Project: "Single Bell Nozzle Geometry and Analysis Simulator"
Awarded for the development and presentation of a simulation tool focused on the geometric and performance prediction of bell nozzles, applied to hybrid rocket propulsion systems. - Best Poster and Pitch Session Award
1st Space Education Summit – NEW SPACE Portugal & Porto Space Team
Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto – April 2025
Project: "Predictive Modeling of Hybrid Rocket Engine Hot-Fire Tests"
Recognized for the creation of a 0D numerical simulation framework for hybrid rocket engines, enabling performance prediction and comparison with experimental hot-fire data.
Timeline
Propulsion Engineer
Porto Space Team
10.2024 - Current
Bachelor's Degree - Aerospace Engineering
Faculty of Engineering of University of Porto
09.2024 - Current
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