I am an innovative R&D engineer with a Master’s in Applied Physics and Honours in Design Engineering, with extensive experience across aerospace and advanced manufacturing. I enjoy blending theoretical insight with practical design to deliver measurable performance and reliability gains in complex systems. I am passionate about precision engineering and materials science, and I relish multidisciplinary problem solving. I thrive on turning challenging concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions that clients can rely on.

Tut (Jenna) Baldock

I am an innovative R&D engineer with a Master’s in Applied Physics and Honours in Design Engineering, with extensive experience across aerospace and advanced manufacturing. I enjoy blending theoretical insight with practical design to deliver measurable performance and reliability gains in complex systems. I am passionate about precision engineering and materials science, and I relish multidisciplinary problem solving. I thrive on turning challenging concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions that clients can rely on.

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I am an innovative R&D engineer with a Master’s in Applied Physics and Honours in Design Engineering, with extensive experience across aerospace and advanced manufacturing. I enjoy blending theoretical insight with practical design to deliver measurable performance and reliability gains in complex systems.

I am passionate about precision engineering and materials science, and I relish multidisciplinary problem solving. I thrive on turning challenging concepts into robust, manufacturable solutions that clients can rely on.

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Work Experience

Project Engineer at Delphi Measurement (Aus)
March 1, 2024 - Present
Led the implementation of cobots to improve manufacturing process consistency, efficiency, and repeatability; designed and delivered custom mechanical loading systems in collaboration with clients; managed technical projects involving automation integration, system upgrades, and process optimization; prepared government grant applications to support innovation, capacity growth, and advanced equipment purchase.
Senior Technical Design Engineer at Griffith University (Aus)
July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024
Led customer design and manufacturing projects, providing specialized advice and hands-on prototyping support; managed student projects in mechanical/manufacturing engineering, and reporting as their engineering supervisor; converted medical MRI data into 3D CAD models to produce multi-material, life-sized biomedical components; rebuilt the health and safety protocols for the Additive Manufacturing department.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Gilmour Space Technologies (Aus)
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2023
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop rocket propulsion components using advanced manufacturing; researched and implemented customized heat treatments, achieving superalloy softness below 20HRC while maintaining >600 MPa yield strength; investigated and resolved component failures, introducing process improvements and quality conformance practices; established a new additive manufacturing department, researching and deploying cutting-edge equipment.
Responsible Development Engineer at Rocket Factory Augsburg (Ger)
April 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Designed and optimized rocket propulsion components and implemented facility setup for manufacturing operations; introduced new additive manufacturing technologies and managed material experiments, including mechanical and microscopic testing.
Additive Manufacturing Engineer at Rocket Lab (NZ/USA)
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2018
Led the transformation and improvement of the prototyping and manufacturing facility; developed additive manufacturing processes for propulsion components, enhancing production reliability; conducted qualification testing using high voltages, chemicals, and custom rigs; assembled propulsion engines and subsystems to strict tolerances and documentation standards.

Education

Master of Applied Science (Applied Physics) at RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor of Design Engineering (Honours) at Massey University
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2012

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Education, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Professional Services