Aerospace
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering · TU Munich

Gabriel
Virto

Aerospace engineer focused on simulation, thermal systems and propulsion.

Experience in CFD, FEM, and model-based engineering across aerospace and automotive applications — from system-level simulation to detailed engineering analysis.

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Based inMunich, Germany
CurrentlyBMW AG
FocusCFD · FEA · CAD · Thermal - Fluid Systems
Gabriel Virto
Aerospace & Mechanical Engineer
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About

M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering student at the Technical University of Munich, with a focus on thermal-fluid systems, propulsion, aerospace structures, and simulation-driven engineering. Currently working at BMW Group as a simulation engineer in R&D Power Systems.

My experience includes system-level thermal and electrical simulation in Modelica/Dymola, CFD work using ANSYS CFX, Fluent, and STAR-CCM+, as well as structural analysis and engineering design projects in both aerospace and automotive contexts. Through academic and industrial projects, I have worked on propulsion, thermal management, aerodynamic analysis, aircraft structures, and space mission design.

Open to research collaborations, engineering discussions and new opportunities — feel free to reach out.

SpanishNative
GermanC1
EnglishC1
ItalianA2
Programming
MATLAB / Simulink Python Modelica (Dymola)
CFD
ANSYS CFX ANSYS Fluent STAR-CCM+
FEA & CAD
Nastran / HyperMesh CATIA V5 SolidWorks
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Experience

Jun 2024 — May 2026
BMW Group
Munich, Germany
Working Student — Simulation Engineering, R&D Power Systems
  • Developed and refined system-level thermal-electrical models in Modelica (Dymola) to simulate power system behaviour under dynamic operating conditions.
  • Built multi-domain component models enabling analysis of system interactions and failure scenarios in vehicle energy networks.
  • Analysed measurement data (MATLAB, Excel) to characterise thermal and electrical behaviour of power electronic components.
  • Performed model calibration and parameter optimisation against experimental data, reducing test–model deviation.
  • Generated model-based training datasets for neural ODE system identification using Simulink.
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Aug 2023 — May 2024
FORVIA HELLA
Lippstadt, Germany
Intern — Thermal Engineering, R&D Automotive Headlamps
  • Advanced a Modelica-based simulation model for automotive headlamp design, improving system-level thermal analysis.
  • Extended the model to capture convective heat transfer and internal flow phenomena, increasing physical accuracy.
  • Validated simulation results against CFD analyses, ensuring consistency between reduced-order and high-fidelity models.
  • Assessed model transferability across headlamp architectures; conducted parameter studies and sensitivity analyses.
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Jul — Sep 2020
Brüll + Gruber GmbH
Munich, Germany
Intern — Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy Processes
  • Operated manual and CNC machining tools, gaining hands-on production experience.
  • Applied knowledge of tolerances, fabrication limits, and design-for-manufacturing principles.
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Education

Apr 2025 — Present
M.Sc. Aerospace Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Graduated 2025
B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
Technical University of Munich
Thesis: Modelling of Convective Heat Transfer in Automotive Headlamps for Simulation-Based Design
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Aerospace Projects

2026
CAD · Aircraft Design
Beechcraft B58 Full Assembly
Full aircraft model in CATIA V5 — fuselage, empennage, nacelle and propeller.
2026
CFD · Turbomachinery
Axial Compressor Aerodynamic Analysis
2D and 3D CFD in ANSYS CFX. Blade loading and reduced stator count study.
2025
Space Mission Design · Thermal Analysis
Lunar IoT Satellite Constellation
Thermal control strategy for a lunar satellite constellation.
2025
Aerodynamics · Wind Tunnel
Static Stability Experiment
Wind tunnel measurements for aerodynamic performance and static stability.
2025
Aerospace Structures · FEM
Wing Panel Structural Sizing
Structural FEM analysis and minimum-mass redesign of a metallic aircraft wing panel using Altair HyperWorks, including strength, buckling and certification-driven reserve factor assessment.
2022
Materials · Turbomachinery
Additive Manufacturing for Turbine Blades
Material selection for turbine blade design using structural and thermal analysis.
Student Engineering Teams
Apr – Sep 2025
Impetus Sailing Team
Manufacturing Team Member
Helped build a student-designed high-performance sailing boat using lightweight structural materials.
May – Dec 2024
Phantum Student Club
Propulsion Team Member
Developed a high-performance UAV; conceptual afterburner design and water-injection system in SolidWorks for thrust augmentation.
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Get in Touch

Open to research collaborations, engineering discussions, and new opportunities. Whether you have a question about my work or want to explore an idea — feel free to write.

Email gabrielvirtoch@gmail.com ↗ Phone +49 157 37310464 Portfolio github.Portfolio ↗ LinkedIn gabrielvirto ↗
Gabriel Virto Hungary
Budapest, Hungary