Nova Systems is an Australian owned Professional Service Provider specialising in the provision of engineering and management services, providing industry and government with world class independent expertise in delivering complex projects and solving technologically challenging problems. Our independence from equipment providers means we are solution independent and highly focused on value outcomes for clients. We pursue this value through effective stakeholder solicitation and focus… Show more Nova Systems is an Australian owned Professional Service Provider specialising in the provision of engineering and management services, providing industry and government with world class independent expertise in delivering complex projects and solving technologically challenging problems. Our independence from equipment providers means we are solution independent and highly focused on value outcomes for clients. We pursue this value through effective stakeholder solicitation and focus on understanding the outcomes our clients aim to achieve. Nova employs over 200 specialist consultants across Australia, with offices in all major cities. Show less

Hardware Team Lead

• Accepted responsibility to develop and manage an aggressive plan to gain Thales development and formal qualification of upgraded hardware. This included working with the customer and Customs to quickly return to Thales UK an ITAR/Prohibited Export ship set of equipment for upgrade. This ensured an upgraded and fully qualified ship set of equipment and engineering data was delivered 6 weeks ahead of deadline.

Product Engineering Manager of the EWSP System Installed on Wedgetail 737 AircraftResponsibilities:• Develop formal testing, acceptance and delivery of the EWSP design and equipment to budget, schedule and specification (both requirements and interfaces).• Deliver equipment that is safe for the customer to operate, maintain and dispose.• Manage engineering resources, recruitment, personnel development and performance reviews.• Conduct assessment and acceptance of… Show more Product Engineering Manager of the EWSP System Installed on Wedgetail 737 AircraftResponsibilities:• Develop formal testing, acceptance and delivery of the EWSP design and equipment to budget, schedule and specification (both requirements and interfaces).• Deliver equipment that is safe for the customer to operate, maintain and dispose.• Manage engineering resources, recruitment, personnel development and performance reviews.• Conduct assessment and acceptance of all supplier equipment (SELEX Integrated Suite Controller, NGC Integrated Directional Infrared Countermeasures/Missile Warning System (DIRCM MWS), Thales Countermeasures Dispensing System).• Manage EWSP System Integration and entry into formal acceptance testing with the customer (Boeing and CoA).• Manage the support of the EWSP System to Boeing Aircraft Integration, test and acceptance activities.• Manage and conduct functional/physical configuration audits (FCA/PCA) and all engineering aspects of system delivery and vendor design retrofits.• Manage all hardware, software and system design ad qualification.• Undertake formal cost, schedule and risk management as the Project Control Account Manager.• Manage safety, equipment logistic support, configuration control, support to 3 ground segments, interoperability.• Develop and deliver all product formal data including the Drawing Pack, Interface Control Documents, Design Disclosure System, PDR/CDR Data-packs, and EMI Control Plan etc.Achievements:• From contract award, I achieved the delivery of the entire EWSP product/contract, through PDR, CDR, Lab and Aircraft Integration, Lab and Aircraft formal test, FCA/PCA, installation and sell off of 6 aircraft systems then finally contract closeout with only minor waivers, to the delight of both my customer (Boeing Seattle) and the BAE Systems Engineering Director (UK and rest of the world). Show less

Systems Engineer for the EWSP System installed on RAAF Wedgetail 737 aircraft.

Test Engineering Manager of the ALR2002A,B,D RWR Full Scale Engineering Development for the Australian F-111, F/A-18, Blackhawk aircraft respectively.