Rafael Araujo Lehmkuhl

Rafael Araujo Lehmkuhl has been working in the software engineering field since 2020, when they began working with Blue Robotics and PecSmart as a Software Engineer. In 2020, they also worked as a Software Developer. In 2019, they were an Engineering Intern at Embraer, where they modeled thermal-management solutions for More-Electric Aircraft simulation and developed a cooling system for Embraer's electric aircraft demonstrator. In 2018, they were a R&D Project Manager at Céu Azul Aeronaves, where they were responsible for leading two long-term projects. In 2017, they were self-employed providing services on Additive Manufacturing. In 2016, they were a UAV Research & Development at Horus Aeronaves, where they developed an RTK/PPK system for centimetric-precision orthophotography, electronic hardware for an image acquisition system, and manufacturing solutions for reducing UAV electronics assembly time. In 2013, they were a Captain and Project Manager at Céu Azul Aeronaves, where they were the captain of the Céu Azul Micro team in 2014, and they achieved 3rd place in the SAE Aerodesign Micro competition.

Rafael Araujo Lehmkuhl obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina between 2012 and 2019. Rafael also completed a Sandwich degree in Aeronautical Engineering at Sapienza Università di Roma from 2015 to 2016.