Gennaro Bottino
- Software Engineer
- Leonardo S.p.A, Italy
Software Engineer with experience as a Test Engineer and a strong background in digital electronics and real-time systems. Experienced in low-level programming and hardware/software integration. Currently working on an acquisition and simulation system used to support on-ground testing in the avionics domain. Passionate about continuous improvement and innovation, with a strong commitment to process efficiency, quality and cross-team collaboration.
Sessions
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Validation and Certification Challenges in Complex Aerospace Systems: From Mixed-Critical Architectures to Fit-to-Fly Testing
Avionics Integration Testing Methodologies
The drive to reduce SWaP (Size, Weith and Power) through integrating mixed-critical functions on shared architectures demands rigorous testing of fault, time, and space isolation between safety-critical and non-critical partitions, including worst-case execution and interference scenarios in compliance with EASA CS-25 and ARINC 653. Concurrently, VTOL and UAV platforms require system-level validation of performance, autonomy, and safety functions within controlled sandbox environments. EUROCAE WG-112’s “fit to fly” criteria guide certification efforts, addressing airworthiness, flight dynamics and system integration, for these new aircraft types. This session explores how evolving standards and advanced testing strategies ensure robust, certifiable systems operating safely in complex aerospace environments.