Joshua Ames

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About me
Systems Engineer at Australian Institute of Marine Science
Education
- Kaplan Professional
  2013 - 2014
  Certificate IV in Business Management
- Saint Ignatius Senior College
  2004 - 2009
  South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE)
- Engineering Contract Services
  2016 - 2017
  Practical Stress Analysis for Design Engineers - Distance Learning Program
- University of Adelaide
  2010 - 2013
  Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) with First Class Honours Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Experience
- Nova Systems
  Dec 2013 - Feb 2014
  Intern Engineer
  Designed an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) as a training exercise for an international client. Included all aspects of design, including air vehicle layout, structure, stability, electrical, and communication systems. The design was documented in a technical report and presentation.
- QinetiQ Australia
  Sept 2014 - Feb 2018
  Rejoining the QinetiQ Fighters and Trainers engineering team, Joshua worked alongside numerous organisations to provide specialist engineering support to the ADF, whilst mentoring junior engineers. Through this work, Joshua built a strong reputation among clients and peers as a professional engineer with integrity, dedication and technical aptitude. He was awarded the 2017 Managing Director Award for Early Careers Achievement.Joshua was awarded the following Professional Competencies:- Communication Skills- Aircraft Structures (General)- Quality Management- Aircraft Structural Integrity- Aircraft Condition Show less
  - Aerospace Engineer
    Jul 2017 - Feb 2018
  - Structural Integrity Program Manager - Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA)
    May 2015 - Jul 2017
  - Graduate Aerospace Engineer
    Sept 2014 - May 2015
- Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
  Apr 2019 - Jul 2019
  Marine Engineer
  This was a dynamic offshore role working 24/7 within a multidisciplinary team on the front lines of conservation. Joshua worked directly with the Chief Engineer to ensure safe operation and maintenance of ship powerplant, mechanical and electrical systems.
- Pacific Aerospace Consulting
  Jan 2020 - Feb 2021
  Senior Systems Engineer & Technical Liaison Officer
  Provision of specialist engineering and programmatic support to advanced aerospace systems operated by the RAAF. Representing the RAAF Technical Liaison Office, managed key US stakeholders on behalf of the Commonwealth of Australia.
- Divers Den Dive Shop
  Nov 2020 - Apr 2021
  Dive Instructor Intern
  Gained certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) following completion of an intensive training program onboard Divers Den vessels operating on the Outer GBR. Duties included guiding groups of snorkellers and certified divers, providing dive briefings and assisting on courses, as well as general crew work including lookout, rope handling and mooring, compressor operation and tender driving.
- Australian Institute of Marine Science
  Apr 2021 - Feb 2025
  Systems Engineer
  Cross-disciplinary engineering support and leadership to the Reef Restoration and Adaptation Program (RRAP): the world’s largest effort to help a significant ecosystem survive climate change.
- Adrenalin Snorkel & Dive
  May 2021 - Apr 2023
  Scuba Dive Instructor
Licenses & Certifications
- Open Water Scuba Instructor
  PADI
  Apr 2020
- Recreational Marine Drivers Licence
  Department of Transport and Main Roads
  Apr 2022
- Marine Radio Operator Permit
  Australian Maritime College
  Jun 2022
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Joshua Ames
  Managing Director Award - Early Careers Achievement QinetiQ Australia Jul 2017 Awarded for demonstrating outstanding technical leadership whilst ASI Program Manager at DASA.
- Awarded to Joshua Ames
  Dean's Merit Certificate for Outstanding Academic Achievement The University of Adelaide 2012
- Awarded to Joshua Ames
  Adelaide Summer Research Scholarship The University of Adelaide Dec 2011 Supported final year students in developing a flapping-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
- Awarded to Joshua Ames
  Dean's Merit Certificate for Outstanding Academic Achievement The University of Adelaide 2011
- Awarded to Joshua Ames
  Dean's Merit Certificate for Outstanding Academic Achievement The University of Adelaide 2010