Patrick O'Gorman
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Experience
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Sperospace
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Australia
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer
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Jan 2022 - Present
I am the project and mechanical lead of the payloads team, overseeing all aspects of mechanical design and assembly, integration, testing and project management. Our team developed two integrated space-qualified payloads, which are set to launch in early 2024.As a systems engineer, I played a role in the planning and execution of the robotic arm and payload missions, contributing to the development of reports and applications for the Australian Space Agency Phase A/B Moon to Mars Demonstrator Mission.I also conducted thermal and vibrational simulations for the space environment to support the operation of a robotic arm. Show less
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Sperospace Space Systems Engineering Intern
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
As an intern at Sperospace, I was exposed to a wide variety of engineering work that pushed me to learn and excel. This included:- CAD (using fusion 360)- Control feedback simulations- FEA (using ANSYS)- Engineering report writing- Communication among different companies and engineering disciplines- Manufacturing
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Tutoring for excellence
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Sydney, Australia
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Maths and Physics Tutor
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Sep 2018 - Aug 2022
As a tutor, I helped mentor high school students from year 7 to year 12. As part of being a tutor, I was responsible for creating lessons, gathering lesson materials, and creating a positive relationship with my students to help them achieve their best possible results. As a tutor, I helped mentor high school students from year 7 to year 12. As part of being a tutor, I was responsible for creating lessons, gathering lesson materials, and creating a positive relationship with my students to help them achieve their best possible results.
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Sydney UAV Engineering
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Australia
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Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Engineer
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Feb 2021 - Apr 2022
As the Chief Engineer for the University of Syndey Design Build Fly team, I was responsible for overall aircraft development. This included:- Working closely with the project director and team leads to set goals and requirements for the entire project as well as to set appropriate internal deadlines for completion of tasks.- Managing any issues that arise in the technical development of the aircraft- Helping redevelopment of the team structure to provide the best possibility of success for the team. Show less
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Electronics Lead
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Sep 2019 - Feb 2021
As electronics lead, I worked on the control, communication, power, and propulsion systems of the University of Sydney Design Build Fly teams aircraft. This included selecting and optimising propulsion configurations as well as helping develop the aircraft conceptual design and utilising performance analysis tools. Working as the electronics lead challenging me to learn about RC aircraft control systems and I have since passed on that knowledge to new DBF members.
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Education
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University of Sydney
Undergraduate, Bachelor of Engineering (Aeronautical, Majoring Space Engineering) + Bachelor of Science (Physics)