Material Review Board / Liaison Engineer - MQ-28A

• Jun 2021 - Present

Materiel Review Board / Liaison Engineer - Boeing Commercial Aircraft

• Aug 2019 - Present

Structures Analyst, Stress Liaison - 777X MTE

• Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

Mechanical Engineer - Aerospace/Weapons Systems

• Jun 2017 - Oct 2018

Nulka Upgrade Mechanical engineering role in the development, assembly and test of new Nulka launch systems components for multi-ship installations across the RAN fleet. Design development, validation and verification performed within a systems engineering environment. Verification test reports developed, planned and performed to verify system requirements. Novel design approaches employed with respect to thermal management. Assembly and test performed on each component. Mentoring provided for younger engineers. Show less

C130J Systems/Structures Engineer

• Nov 2012 - Jun 2017

Structures & Mechanical Systems Engineer – Through Life Support Customer facing and focused position, providing dedicated engineering support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) fleet of C-130J-30 aircraft. Highly technical position dealing with the development and approval of structural and mechanical system repairs and modifications, including Instructions for Continuing Airworthiness (ICA), logistics, management of operational effects and fatigue and damage tolerance. Designs modelled using Draftsight and CATIA and analysed using classical methods or MSC Patran/Nastran and CATIA finite element software packages. Deeper Level Maintenance Engineering Lead Managed of a team of engineers in a fast paced and dynamic working environment, dedicated to providing engineering support for the deeper level/major aircraft servicing. Demonstrated effective management and liaison with key stakeholders including maintenance and logistics personnel to provide cost and time effective engineering solutions. Coordinated the delivery of engineering documentation, ensuring aircraft were returned to service on schedule. Project Engineer – C-130J-30 Fuselage Trainer (ongoing) Member of a design team tasked with developing a C-130J-30 Fuselage Trainer, utilising salvaged C-130H airframes. Niche mechanical and system design project, restoring the functionality of a C-130J-30 aircraft to meet Loadmaster training requirements. Large scale structural rework alongside detailed system design, requiring effective liaison with multiple parties in order to satisfy customer requirements. Designs modelled using Draftsight and CATIA and analysed using classical methods. Show less

Design Engineer - Stress & Structures

• Dec 2011 - Nov 2012

Provided dedicated engineering support to the deeper level/major servicing of the fleet RAAF fleet of C-130H aircraft, focusing on repairs to primary and secondary structural elements. Prepared design documentation including drawings, stress reports and substantiation reports compliant to the Military Design Standard. Designs modelled using AutoCAD and analysed using hand methods or with MSC Patran/Nastran. Required liaison with maintenance and logistics personnel to provide cost effective and timely design solutions. Show less

Design Engineer - Stress & Structures

• Jul 2012 - Sep 2012

3 month secondment to Marshall Aerospace Canada supporting Canadian CC-130H aircraft. 3 month secondment to Marshall Aerospace Canada supporting Canadian CC-130H aircraft.

Aeronautical Engineer

• Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

Design Engineer - Victorian Air Ambulance Stretcher Loading System - Beech 350C King Air Structural and mechanical development of a unique role equipment installation, assisting the ingress and egress of stretcher bound patients during aero-medical operations. This role included concept development, ProEngineer/Creo 3D modelling and drafting (including kinematic simulation), production support, through to generation of substantiation documentation and ICA supporting an application for Supplemental Type Certificate. Analysis of the structure completed using hand methods and Strand7 finite element software. Level 2 Engineer & Avionics Customer Support Lead (Sydney) Member of a dynamic team of engineers providing support to the General Aviation and Commercial Aviation sectors, including rotary and fixed wing aircraft. Interfacing and building relationships with clients regarding requests associated with structural repairs and integration of avionics systems. Prepared design and compliance documentation for each deviation or modification to FAR design requirements. Including, but not limited to; development of 3D and 2D models using AutoCAD, PTC Creo Elements and Solidworks, generation of production drawings, the preparation of Installation Manuals, Flight Manual Supplements, Maintenance Manual Supplements and Wiring Diagrams. Show less

Student Engineer

• Nov 2007 - Mar 2008

Working with senior engineers and technical staff to design, manufacture, test and certify modifications and repairs applicable to aircraft operated by the RAAF. Experience with Finite Element Methods using ANSYS Workbench and modelling using Autodesk Inventor. Working with senior engineers and technical staff to design, manufacture, test and certify modifications and repairs applicable to aircraft operated by the RAAF. Experience with Finite Element Methods using ANSYS Workbench and modelling using Autodesk Inventor.