Your Propulsion Partner
Novus Engineering is an engineering consultancy that specialises in advanced propulsion solutions. We specialise in product development including all stages from conception, feasibility, design, analysis, test and qualifcation.
Product Development
Turn Key Solutions
Contracting & Consulting
Testing Solutions
Design and Analysis
Get to know us
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Mathew Bricalli
Founder and Managing Director
Mathew is a Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace related to engineering propulsion and fluid dynamics, and a Bachelor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of Queensland.
Mathew has over 13 years of experience in aerospace engineering research and product development. He has worked in successful orbital rocket space start-ups as well as in academia. He held the position of Head of Propulsion at Gilmour Space and led the development and qualification of the main propulsion systems over a three-year period.
He held the position of Propulsion Systems Analyst at Rocket Lab where he was responsible for the design optimisation and analysis of all things related to the successful Rutherford rocket engine.
Mathew has published over 20 international Journal papers in the field of aerospace engineering. He was the recipient of the Individual Innovator of the Year Award, Space Awards 2022.
Stuart Hackett
Senior Engineer
Stuart is a highly accomplished Mechanical Engineer with seven years of specialized postgraduate experience designing and developing high-stakes technology. His career spans cutting-edge work across both the renewable energy and aerospace sectors, where he has consistently driven complex systems from initial concept through to deployment.
With a strong background as a Senior Design Engineer and Propulsion Engineer, Stuart has led the development of critical hardware ranging from complex utility-scale solar field systems and specialized gearboxes to bespoke propulsion elements for orbital rockets. He brings extensive expertise in CAD design, structural and thermal analysis, and project management for cross-functional engineering initiatives.
Combining deep analytical problem-solving with practical, hands-on fabrication and manufacturing experience, Stuart specializes in delivering robust solutions for advanced engineering challenges.
Services
Engineering Contracting and Consulting
Have a project where you need a little extra help or advice. Then we can help. We have worked with many startups in their early stage to ensure they are on to the best possible path to achieve their goals.
Testing Solutions
Need bespoke testing done on your product. We can test your product to extract valuable real world performance data. Whether its combustor, a pump, or hypersonic material we have the expertise to design and execute tests to validate and verify your product.
Product Turn Key Solutions
Have an idea and need to bring it into reality. We are here to help. With our in-depth experience with mechanical, fluid and electrical systems we can bring your idea into reality.
Design and Analysis
We can help in the design and analysis of your products.We are experts in Finite element analysis and computation fluid dynamic simulations.