Greta joined our Australia business in 2024 as a Graduate Electronics Engineer. In September this year, Greta visited STEM organisations and initiatives in San Francisco, Silicon Valley and at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
“As an aerospace engineer, a massive highlight was spending time at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab.
“Working for NASA has always been my number one dream and to be there was a dream come true,”Greta, aerospace engineer
For Greta, the CSIRO trip was a meaningful experience both professionally and personally.
The NASA tour included seeing the Mars Rovers and testing area.
Greta said that the opportunity reinforced the value of providing STEM opportunities to non-traditional demographics.
“Representation truly matters - seeing Indigenous engineers and scientists contributing to major projects like Mars exploration sends a powerful message to younger generations that they belong in these spaces too,” she said.
“Learnings from the trip will help with my mentoring and working with young Indigenous women in STEM,” she said.
One of the pivotal moments in Greta's career journey was in high school when she attended an engineering camp and connected with a university ambassador who she later found out worked for BAE Systems.
This experience demonstrated – to her – the power of mentorship and education in achieving one's goals.
“It showed me that with strong mentorship, you can not only succeed but also have the power to support others along the way,” she said.
A typical workday for Greta involves a lot of document writing, coding, and running tests.
“I love the programming component of my job – especially when the coding works. It takes a long time and when it works – it’s rewarding.”
“I wanted to work for a company that aligned with my career goals, and I felt BAE Systems Australia did that,” Greta said.
Greta also serves on our graduate support committee, which provides opportunities for networking and support across the Australian business.
“I have worked hard to form new skills around being more collaborative and working with others,” she said.
Greta’s advice to someone starting in her role is to find a good mentor, build professional relationships, and maintain a curious mind – asking questions to continuously learn and grow.
“Be open to try new things, volunteer and get involved.”
Reflecting on her journey, she said, “At university, what truly helped me was the presence of strong female mentors and developing relationships with these women made all the difference.”
“Going forward, I want to open doors and show what’s possible for the next generation of Indigenous women in tech and aerospace.”