Alex has had some super-cool experiences in the Air Force – and he now tests weapons systems for a living!
Alex’s STEM journey started with a passion for cars and a knack for maths and science.
“I’ve always been into cars, aeroplanes and things that go fast,” he says.
Now, Alex leads a small team ensuring Air Force weapons are safe and ready to use. It’s a job that’s super-diverse and challenging.
“One day, I could see a bomb blow up on a test range, and the next, I could be in a meeting learning about and discussing the latest technology trends in weapons.”
He’s been involved in some really cool projects, like testing wings on bombs to make them glide instead of dropping straight down.
Top tips for those interested in engineering
Alex’s advice to others interested in an engineering career with Defence is to work hard and be curious.
“You don’t need to be the smartest person in the world, you just need to have a good attitude and want to improve and learn throughout your life.”
Alex’s journey to becoming an armament engineering officer
- Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering
- Armament engineering officer
- Design engineer
- Master of Science in Guided Weapon Systems
- Capability integration lead
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This profile originally appeared in the 2024 Careers with STEM: Defence issue.
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