Chris Wong

A Mechanical/Aerospace engineer who loves to create/build on the software side of things :), C++/Python is my jam. Loves to be knee deep in Git doing version control ;)

Greater Melbourne Area

About

I don't believe in drawn out about sections. Notable interests and personal pursuits/projects in domestic defense strategies and R&D. Maybe one-day you'll come across one of my products :)

Experience

  • Graduate Embedded Systems/Avionics Engineer at Fait Corporation
    Jan 2025 - Jul 2025 · 7 mos

    - Conducted market research and volume/weight estimations for Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell (PEMFC) powerplant, evaluating effects of altitude on Balance-of-plant, and exploration of hybrid chemical and hydrogen fuel cell integration for specific mission profiles. - Adapted conceptual hydrogen eVTOL modelling methods from NASA Associate Professor Anubhav Datta to better inform strategic decision-making at the executive level. - Explored electrical (600kW) challenges with Autonomous software team, including set-up and integration of data analysis tools for integration into a prototype mock-up, as well as collaboration on Avionics Architecture design with software development team. - Ensured both electrical and protocol compliance between both hardware and software teams in low-voltage systems, for protocols such as: ARINC 664 (AFDX) systems, and other drone-based communications protocols (CAN)

  • Research Assistant Intern at Monash University
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Working with Dr. Daniel Duke at the Laboratory for Turbulence Research in Aerospace and Combustion (LTRAC), Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. In charge of set-up of apparatus using particle sensors to detect airborne particulates, a mechanical actuator to simulate a cough, and a Siemens Logo PLC for block diagram and circuit design.

  • Engineer Intern at HTA Group
    Feb 2023 - Aug 2023 · 7 mos

    Manufacturing and metals hardening processes for aviation companies such as: Boeing, Embraer, Lockheed Martin. Conductivity and hardness tests to BAC5650/5651 standards after processes such as Nitriding and vaccuum heat treatment.

  • Casual Pharmacy assistant at Chemist Warehouse
    Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 · 4 mos

    Assisted in unpacking, shelving, customer service, inventory management, register services around the pharmacy.

  • Vehicle Manager | Combat Engineer | Corporal at Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
    May 2016 - May 2018 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    National service for the Singapore Armed forces as an vehicle inventory manager, logistics manager and as a transport operator cum combat engineer for explosive ordnance (Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Explosives Defence Group). Participated in 2 Major excercises.