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Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Nova Systems is the largest Australian owned and controlled Defence engineering services company. Since our foundation in Adelaide 20 years ago, Nova Systems and its people have been providing sovereign capability to the Australian Defence Force – playing a critical role in the defence and security of our nation.As an organisation which has grown from two employees 20 years ago, to over 850 full time employees and active sub-contractors across Australia and around the globe, we are accustomed to navigating and finding solutions to solve the problems that matter with pace and agility.With revenue of over AUD 200 million, Nova Systems is a significant contributor to the Australian economy and national supply chain – providing jobs for Australians and contributing to the nation’s GDP.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

LAND121 Phase 4 – Hawkei

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Integrated Soldier Systems Development Directorate - Ballistic Protection Element

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

(Secondment) Northrop Grumman Integrated Defence Services - Special Purpose Aircraft Maintenance Unit

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Future Submarine Technical OfficeCollins Class Submarine Sustainment

Melbourne, Australia

• Assist companies undertaking R&D activities to access the federal tax incentive and government grants.• Understanding, applying and articulating R&D Tax legislation to companies and their representatives. • Preparation of technical documentation for the identified R&D project activities based upon the needs analysis undertaken with the technical staff (Engineers, programmers and project managers).

Melbourne, Australia

• Undertaking a needs analysis to understand client business operations. • Understanding, applying and articulating R&D Tax legislation to companies and their representatives in a range of industries (Construction, engineering, manufacturing, agriculture and IT.).• Preparing technical documentation for R&D project activities based upon the needs analysis undertaken with the client’s technical staff (Engineers, scientists and project managers.).

Adelaide, Australia

• Development of thermo-mechanical facilities for the investigation of Thermal Barrier Coatings (TBCs) fabricated by the Slurry Spray Technique (SST).• Conduct experimental investigations using developed equipment and techniques.• Micro-mechanical investigations and characterisations of TBCs.• Validation of experimental results through transient thermal stress analysis multi-layered composites using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

• Investigate the behaviour of shaft bearings for ‘in real-world’ applications. • Develop CAD drawings for scale test rig.• Sourcing key components for fabrication and assembly of an experimental test rig.

Adelaide, Australia

• As part of an US Air Force funded project, provide guidance and assistance with the development of the SST through sourcing and fabrication of testing equipment.• Provided leadership and mentoring to undergraduate students throughout their projects.• Supervised experimental and FEA investigations.

South Australia, Australia

• Design, analyse and manufacture of a rocket combustor motor for static firing.• Produce detailed CAD drawings.• Experimental investigations including instrumentation and measurement techniques.

Doctor Of Philosophy, Mechanical Engineer

Thesis Title: "Slurry Sprayed Thermal Barrier Coatings for High Temperature Aerospace Applications"

Bachelor Of Engineering, Aerospace, Honours