Aerospace Engineering
Specialist in propulsion with experience in systems enginering, feasiblity studies, designing, testing and qualifying rocket engines for flight.
Engineering Analysis
Highly experienced in analysis of systems. Particularly skilled solving problems and gaining insight through the use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Test and Instrumentation
NOVUS Engineering has many years of experience testing and instrumenting systems for tasks ranging from performance verification, issue identification and failure investigations.
NOVUS Team
Dr Mathew Bricalli
Founder & Director
RPEQ | PhD (Aero) | BEng (Mech & Aero)
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 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 published over 20 international Journal papers in the field of aerospace engineering.
At the 2022 Space Awards, Mathew was the recipient of the Individual Innovator of the Year Award.
Stuart Hackett
Mechanical Design Engineer
RPEQ | BEng & BSc
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.