Julia Mitchell

Julia Mitchell has a diverse work experience in the aerospace industry. Julia is currently working as a Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Space Machines Company since 2023. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director and Technical Manager at Sitael Australia from 2019 to 2023, where they worked on various small satellites and led the systems engineering for the Buccaneer Main Mission bus project. Julia also acted as the Acting General Manager during their tenure.

Julia also has experience working with the Space Industry Association of Australia as a Director from 2019 to 2023. In 2019, they worked as a Project Manager at SmartSat CRC for a brief period. Before that, Julia served as the SBAS Test-bed Program Manager at FrontierSI (formerly CRC for Spatial Information) from 2017 to 2019, where they managed multiple projects demonstrating the benefits of satellite positioning technologies.

Their previous roles include working as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at SES Satellites from 2015 to 2017, where they performed systems engineering activities for the SES-16/GovSat-1 spacecraft. Julia also worked as a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at NewSat from 2013 to 2015, supporting the Jabiru-1 program.

Prior to their career in the aerospace industry, Julia worked as an Aerospace Engineer at Aerospace Concepts Pty Ltd in 2012, where they led two projects related to the Australian space sector. Julia started their career as a Work Experience Student at Thales in 2007.

Before transitioning to the aerospace industry, Julia worked at Qantas as a Structures Engineer from 2011 to 2011, supporting the Boeing 737 fleet. Julia initially joined Qantas as a Graduate Engineer and had various rotations in different engineering departments.

Throughout their career, Julia has gained expertise in spacecraft systems engineering, project management, and leading teams in the aerospace industry.

Julia Mitchell pursued their education in a chronological order. Julia began their studies in 2004 at The University of New South Wales, where they completed a Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Physics in 2008. Following this, Julia attended Cranfield University from 2011 to 2012, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in Astronautics and Space Engineering.