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Marcelo
Almeida Silva

Systems Engineering & Certification Expert

18+ years navigating FAA, EASA, and ANAC certification frameworks. From E-Jets E2 to electric propulsion, I help companies bring innovative aircraft systems to market — safely and compliantly.

FAA / EASA ANAC PCP · DER-equivalent DO-178C · DO-254 ARP4754A · ARP4761
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Marcelo Almeida Silva

Marcelo Almeida Silva

Independent Certification Consultant · MASEngenharia LTDA

Based in São José dos Campos, SP — Brazil
Serving clients globally (USA, Japan, Brazil)

18+
Years in Aerospace
3
Authorities (FAA · EASA · ANAC)
4
Years Independent
C2
English Proficiency
ANAC PCP No. 2025C06-16A — Active Credential

A Trusted Partner at the Intersection of Engineering & Regulation

I am an independent aerospace consultant specialising in the development assurance and certification of airborne systems, software, and electronic hardware. My career spans Embraer (E-Jets E2), Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation (SpaceJet), electric propulsion programs in the USA, and space systems in Brazil.

Since 2021, through MASEngenharia LTDA, I deliver end-to-end consultancy — from initial certification strategy to final authority approval. In 2025, ANAC granted me credentials as an Autonomous PCP (Profissional Credenciado em Projeto), equivalent to an FAA Independent DER, authorising me to issue technical findings directly to the authority.

My work bridges complex regulatory requirements and real engineering challenges, so your team spends less time on compliance friction and more time on innovation.

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Regulatory Liaison

Direct experience negotiating compliance agreements with FAA, EASA, ANAC, and JCAB across multiple civil aircraft programs.

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ANAC Autonomous PCP

Active credential to conduct technical evaluations and issue findings for aviation software, AEH, and systems development — independently.

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Electric Propulsion Pioneer

Supporting novel electric powertrain certification efforts, navigating uncharted FAA regulatory territory for sustainable aviation.

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Space Systems Engineering

Requirements, V&V matrices, risk registers, and processes under ECSS, ISO, and ABNT for space programs.

Services

Tailored consultancy across the full certification lifecycle — from strategy definition to authority approval.

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Systems Engineering

ConOps definition, stakeholder & system requirements capture, functional design, architecture, interface management, and SEMP development following NASA SE Handbook guidance.

ARP4754A FAA AC 20-174 SEMP
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System Development Assurance

Definition and review of processes, plans, standards, and development artifacts to ensure compliance with ARP4754A, ARP4761, and associated FAA advisory circulars.

ARP4754A ARP4761 FAA AC 25.1309
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Software & AEH Assurance

Compliance guidance for airborne software and electronic hardware, including tool qualification, model-based development, and object-oriented technology supplements.

DO-178C DO-254 DO-330 DO-331
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Electrical Powertrain Certification

Certification strategies for innovative electric and hybrid-electric aircraft powertrains, including novel compliance approaches for disruptive propulsion systems.

FAA EASA ANAC
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Regulatory Liaison & DER/PCP Services

As an ANAC Autonomous PCP (DER-equivalent), I can issue technical findings, conduct SOI/Stage of Involvement reviews, and support approval of technical data directly with the authority.

PCP No. 2025C06-16A SOI Mgmt DER Reviews
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Space Systems Engineering

End-to-end systems engineering for space programs — requirements, V&V, risk registers, and process compliance under ECSS, ISO, and ABNT standards.

ECSS ISO ABNT

Credentials & Experience

A career built across leading aerospace organisations, with recognised expertise by multiple civil aviation authorities.

Standards & Certification Expertise

  • RTCA/DO-178C — Airborne Software Certification
  • RTCA/DO-331 — Model-Based Development & Verification
  • RTCA/DO-332 — Object-Oriented Technology
  • RTCA/DO-330 — Software Tool Qualification
  • RTCA/DO-254 — Airborne Electronic Hardware
  • SAE ARP 4754A/B — Civil Aircraft & Systems Development
  • SAE ARP 4761 — Safety Assessment
  • NASA Systems Engineering Handbook
  • ECSS / ISO / ABNT (Space Systems)

Education & Certifications

  • MBA — FIA, Brazil (2022–2023)
  • B.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering — USP Escola Politécnica (2001–2005)
  • Aeronautical Engineering Specialisation — ITA (2006–2007)
  • Professional Certificate in Systems Engineering — MIT xPRO (2020–2021)
  • Certificate of Proficiency in English C2 — Cambridge (2023)
  • ANAC Autonomous PCP — SW, AEH & ARP-4754A (2025)
  • Effective Communications & Human Relations — Dale Carnegie (2021)

Career Timeline

2021 – Present
Systems Engineering Consultant
MASEngenharia LTDA · Brazil / Global
2020 – 2021
Design Assurance Core Compliance Expert
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation · Japan
2019 – 2020
Requirements Engineering Process Lead
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation · Japan
2018 – 2020
Development Assurance Specialist
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation · Japan
2014 – 2018
E-Jets E2 Design Assurance Team Lead · ANAC DER (PCP)
Embraer S.A. · Brazil
2007 – 2014
Systems Engineering
Embraer S.A. · Brazil

Who I Work With

I support organisations across the aerospace value chain — from established OEMs to disruptive startups building the aircraft of tomorrow.

✈️ Commercial Aviation OEMs
⚡ Electric & Hybrid-Electric Aircraft
🚁 Urban Air Mobility / eVTOL
🛰️ Space Systems Integrators
🔌 Avionics & Systems Suppliers
🏭 Software & AEH Developers
🌎 Regulatory Affairs Teams

Let's Work Together

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