Lachlan Daley, Engineer loves the impact he has so early in his career
Tell us about your background.
I started like a lot of others in the Defence industry, with a passionate interest in aerospace and an obsession with space. Born and raised in Queensland with dreams of working for NASA inevitably led me to completing my bachelor degree in Electrical and Aerospace Engineering at Queensland University of Technology. As the first person in my family of 12 to go to university, I always get asked the hard questions at the dinner table.
Describe your career at Northrop Grumman Australia so far.
It started in late 2020 as a twelve month internship while I was finishing my studies, after which I transitioned into a full-time Graduate Systems Engineer role, delivering modernized Data Link Processors for the Royal Australian Navy. Nowadays I am part of an amazing team providing engineering support to the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A MRTT fleet.
What makes Northrop Grumman Australia different/special?
I think the relationship Northrop Grumman Australia has with our colleagues in the USA is special, as there is a wealth of collaboration and ideas going both ways across the Pacific. As a young engineer, having the opportunity to collaborate with our US counterparts is a great experience and exposure to the bigger picture.
What has been the highlight of your career so far at Northrop Grumman Australia?
I have been extremely fortunate to execute and deliver a program from start to finish right out of university, from contract signature all the way through to system acceptance. Being involved in the full Systems Engineering “V” lifecycle as an early career Engineer has been a massive highlight, and an experience that I expect I will reflect on often as my career progresses.
What advice would you give someone considering joining Northrop Grumman Australia?
Northrop Grumman Australia is really a community of brilliant, friendly people that just happen to create great solutions. If you are considering joining Northrop Grumman Australia bring a smile, some passion for the industry, and get ready to make some great relationships.
What does Defining Possible mean to you?
To me defining possible means that nothing is impossible. We love a challenge and have the people that can make anything possible, no matter what.
What do you do in your spare time?
I try to keep up with reading (or rather listening) to a backlog of books and podcasts. More often you are likely to find me practicing for trading card game tournaments or enjoying some casual games at my local game store.
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