I am a highly motivated Space Engineer with a passion for technology and Solar System exploration. Currently, I am an Engineer at the Binar Space Program working on delivering the Binar-2, 3, and 4 CubeSats. My main duties include managing testing and verification procedures as well as working on the early phases of the next Binar CubeSat mission, Binar Prospector.I recently completed my PhD titled: Progress Towards Controlled Re-entry and Recovery of CubeSats. During my PhD, I was part of the small team that designed, assembled, tested, delivered, and operated BInar-1, Western Australia's first-ever Satellite. The satellite design was highly compressed enabling a 1U CubeSat to carry larger payloads when compared to available alternatives.
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Senior EngineerBinar Space Program Nov 2023 - PresentPerth, Western Australia, AustraliaI am currently employed by the Binar Space Program as an engineer working on delivering and testing the BInar-2, 3, and 4 mission as well as beginning the space mission process for the next Bianr spacecraft, Binar Prospector.My job roles include:- Managing a team of engineers to complete design and testing tasks for Binar CubeSats.- Completing safety assessment procedures for technology operation on the ISS.- Managing requirements and verification and validation procedures during the mission lifecycle process.- Designing or procuring hardware to meet the needs of the mission.- Working with launch providers to meet the launch requirements.- Understanding and tailoring the space mission lifecycle process to be suitable for small CubeSat missions. -
Phd StudentCurtin University Mar 2019 - Nov 2023Perth, AustraliaCompleted my Doctorate of Philosophy at Curtin University titled:Progress Towards Controlled Re-entry and Recovery of CubeSatsDuring my PhD, I had the privilege of designing, testing, and delivering Western Australia's first satellite, Binar-1. The highly integrated CubeSat was one of the main outputs of my PhD where I and other PhD students aimed to compress the essential subsystems of a CubeSat onto a single circuit board to create more payload area that could be used for controlled re-entry and recovery systems. Following the success of Binar-1, I worked on a re-entry tracking system for monitoring CubeSat re-entry locations. This payload will be the first step in validating controlled re-entry systems being developed at Curtin University. Alongside the development of the tracking payload, I worked on improving the Binar-1 design for the next mission, Binar-2, 3, and 4.Having the opportunity to work through an entire space mission from conception to completion, I learned many engineering and research skills necessary for working in the commercial and scientific space industry.My final Thesis can be found here:https://espace.curtin.edu.au/handle/20.500.11937/93569 -
Vacation StudentWoodside Energy Nov 2017 - Feb 2018Perth, AustraliaI worked in SubSea and Pipelines as part of the Upstream technology division for my three months of engineering vacation work. -
Warehouse WorkerJeff Mauritz Gas And Air Feb 2016 - Nov 2017Perth, AustraliaJob roles included:- Working in a team to ensure daily tasks are completed.- Operation a forklift to load and unload trucks of air conditioning parts.- Picking and packing air conditioning jobs.- Responsible for goods leaving and entering the warehouse so that all goods are accounted for.
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