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Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sydney, Australia

Bremen, Germany

I am currently the Lead Structural Analysis and Verification Engineer for the Structure subsystem of the Electra telecommunications satellite. Tasks include:• Lead the structural engineering through design, analysis, manufacture and test of the structure• Perform and manage the finite element modelling and verification of the satellite system and structure, including dynamic, static, acoustic and thermo-elastic analysis. • Produce the technical assessment for the subcontract… Show more I am currently the Lead Structural Analysis and Verification Engineer for the Structure subsystem of the Electra telecommunications satellite. Tasks include:• Lead the structural engineering through design, analysis, manufacture and test of the structure• Perform and manage the finite element modelling and verification of the satellite system and structure, including dynamic, static, acoustic and thermo-elastic analysis. • Produce the technical assessment for the subcontract process for the structure manufacture. This include assessing and comparing supplier proposals and identifying the qualification status and development risks that may be present• Propose and manage the qualification philosophy of the structure. This includes defining numbers, types and standards of tests required as well as assessing the manufacturing processes proposed by suppliers• Provide the technical authority for the structure design. I am the responsible engineer for the design, analysis, manufacture and test phase of the project• Support the System level trade-offs with both mechanical analysis assessments and intuition gained through personal experience. The system design is heavily dependent on the flexibility and robustness of the structure and it is required that I have a good understanding of the system to help assess the • Directly interact with the end-use customer during technical and commercial discussions• Support the manufacturing phase of the project, by defining and agreeing acceptance testing and repair schemes Show less

Stevenage, United Kingdom

• Responsible for the structural integrity and configuration of spacecraft structures• Assemble and lead multidisciplinary design teams• Scheme design mechanical systems and assemblies• Manage external subcontractors• Estimate and control budgets and schedules• Lead proposals for R&D opportunitiesSpecific projects and tasks include:• Additive Layer Manufacturing in Structural Components – Responsible for addressing the advancement of additive layer… Show more • Responsible for the structural integrity and configuration of spacecraft structures• Assemble and lead multidisciplinary design teams• Scheme design mechanical systems and assemblies• Manage external subcontractors• Estimate and control budgets and schedules• Lead proposals for R&D opportunitiesSpecific projects and tasks include:• Additive Layer Manufacturing in Structural Components – Responsible for addressing the advancement of additive layer manufacturing (ALM) for use in spacecraft structures. This includes management of both major and minor subcontractors and the development of company processes in order to achieve qualified flight status.• Composites Development for the Next Generation Platform – Currently leading a project investigating technology developments in CFRP for telecoms spacecraft. Includes thedefinition and management of a manufacturing test plan.• Solar Orbiter – Design responsible for the critical sun-sensor assemblies. Responsible fordefinition and management of resources, schedule, budget and personnel required toproduce designs for the specified environment.• Mechanical Analysis Rapid Sizing Concept Design Tool – Supervising the development of astructure rapid scheming and sizing tool. Produced the pre-cursor software and managedthe subsequent work package description for full time activity on the tool. Show less

• Dynamic and static mechanical analysis of satellites• Detailed hand stressing, including the assessment and sizing of joints and brackets• Finite element modelling and analysis of spacecraft at system level through to piece-part• Understanding manufacturing techniques and providing design support to manufacture• Working on projects with strict schedule and cost requirements• Working both part-time and full-time within small project teamsSpecific projects and tasks… Show more • Dynamic and static mechanical analysis of satellites• Detailed hand stressing, including the assessment and sizing of joints and brackets• Finite element modelling and analysis of spacecraft at system level through to piece-part• Understanding manufacturing techniques and providing design support to manufacture• Working on projects with strict schedule and cost requirements• Working both part-time and full-time within small project teamsSpecific projects and tasks include:• Composante Spatiale Optique (CSO) Propulsion Module – Dynamic analysis, scheme stressingand detailed sizing to evolve the design of the metallic propulsion module structure to meetstiffness and strength requirements. Provided stress support to achieve drawing releasedates. Provided mechanical design support for static testing.• LISA Mission – Pre-Phase A feasibility study for alternative launch configuration. Producedthe notching requirement analysis for base-force and equipment level response.• Sentinel 5P – Produced the primary structure mechanical analysis. Generated a new bestpractice for simulation management and control to complete the task ahead of schedule and40% under budget.• BepiColombo – Investigation into the structural viability and subsequent design of thesunshield skirt.• Eurostar 3000 Platform – Static analysis of large geostationary satellite platforms for launchand transportation load environments. Show less