Resume

Bor Slapnicar

Aerospace Engineer

bor.slapnicar@gmail.com • linkedin.com/in/bor-slapnicar • github.com/borslap

I recently graduated from a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in GNC systems, and have a year of research experience in aerospace engineering. Proficient in mechanical design and control systems engineering with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams. My hands-on involvement with GNC systems and applied control engineering coursework has furthered my passion and expertise in this fascinating discipline of aerospace systems.

Education

University of Queensland

Bachelor (Honours) and Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering | Feb 2019 - Nov 2023

Experience

UQ Centre for Hypersonics

Research Assistant | Jul 2023 - present

  • Characterised flight control system using functional block modelling in Matlab.
  • Assembled and tested remote telemetry station, including power, and data rates.
  • Manufactured composite rocket skin parts filament winding and wet layup, and created a test rig for system validation in Siemens NX.

Lockheed Martin

Aerospace Engineering Intern | Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

  • Proposed and justified onboard computer system of a supersonic UAV, responsible for GNC function, ground control communications and onboard camera management.
  • Developed a high-fidelity flight simulation in Python to analyse the flight trajectory and defined the GNC system requirements.

Deloitte

Consulting Intern | Nov 2022 - Dec 2022

  • Collaborated on a mining industry project with the asset management team.
  • Delivered a presentation of the project findings to an external audience.

NOJA Power

R&D Intern | Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  • Validated design of a switchgear product using ANSYS FEA.
  • Developed parts of a complex product assembly in Creo Parametric CAD

Reid Cycles

Bike Mechanic and Salesperson | Dec 2019 - Nov 2023

  • Strengthened store’s reputation through building trust and developing customer relationships.

Projects

Inverted Pendulum Control

  • Designed a control system using the precession torque of a gyroscope to swing up and balance an inverted pendulum. Simulated non-linear system dynamics in MATLAB to tune the control parameters.

Generative Design Head Unit Mount

  • Designed a topology optimised bike computer mount using generative CAD tools.
  • Optimised the PLA printer configuration for surface finish, and tolerancing.

References

Prof Allan Paull - Flight Program Lead

Isabella Leunig - Project Coach

Zecchaeus Noller - Course Teammate