Engineering Solutions from Sea to Stars
Custom mechanical, multidisciplinary and research-driven engineering solutions for scientific, industrial and specialised projects.
Design • Prototype • Build • Integrate • Test
About STS Eng
STS Eng (Sea to Stars Engineering Pty Ltd) is an Australian engineering consultancy delivering custom mechanical, multidisciplinary and research-driven engineering solutions.
We support research organisations, industry and specialised clients developing prototype systems, scientific equipment, marine and field-deployed platforms, and custom-built hardware where practical engineering and flexible problem solving are critical.
STS Eng focuses on maintaining an agile and technically focused structure, allowing clients to work directly with experienced engineering input throughout concept development, design, fabrication, integration and testing.
Our approach combines practical engineering experience with hands-on development capability to deliver solutions that are fit-for-purpose, manufacturable and grounded in real operational requirements. We place strong value on clear communication, efficient project development and close collaboration with clients, operators and end users.
Sean McCracken, CPEng, is the Director and Principal Engineer of STS Eng, with more than 24 years of engineering experience across marine systems, multidisciplinary engineering, prototype development and research-focused projects.
Practical Engineering for Complex Problems
We support clients who need more than off-the-shelf solutions. Our work combines practical engineering experience with hands-on build capability, allowing concepts to progress efficiently from ideas through to functioning hardware.
We value:
Practical problem solving
Clear communication
Agile project development
Thoughtful through-life engineering design
Local manufacturing support
Real-world functionality
Mechanicl Engineering
Mechanical design and CAD
Design for manufacture and assembly
Integrated mechanical systems
Prototype and mechanism development
Structural and fabricated systems
Pressurised piping and systems
Prototype Development
Development of proof-of-concept and experimental systems
3D printing
Rapid prototyping and iterative development
Research & Scientific Equipment
Scientific and laboratory equipment
Custom research
Test rigs and specialised tooling
Flexible design features to anticipate future experiments
Budget considerations for life of experiments
Embedded & Electro-Mechanical Systems
Sensor and instrument integration
Embedded control systems
Data acquisition systems
Automation and actuation
Integrated electro-mechanical systems
Fabrication & Build Support
Workshop fabrication
Prototype manufacture
Assembly and integration
Supplier and specialist sub-contractor coordination
Marine & Field Systems
Marine engineering systems
Field-deployed equipment
Harsh environment design considerations
Ruggedised systems integration
Operational and maintenance-focused engineering
Testing and Commisioning
Factory acceptance
On-site setup and configuration
Complete system commissioning
Remote access and support
Project Management and Site Co-ordination
Experienced management of complex projects
Coordination of site installation and sub-contractors
Safety management
Commitment to deadlines
Selected Projects Accumulated Across Professional Career
Ship Marine Growth - Scientific Test & Measurement Systems
Design and development of a custom laboratory test rig for experimental research applications.
Work included elicitation of client requirements, concept design, CAD development, equipment procurement, fabrication, instrumentation integration and automation, and commissioning.
Development of High-speed Turbogenerator
Managed the design of a prototype magnetic bearing generator with bespoke in-house design of an impulse turbine wheel recovering power from expansion of pressurised fluid. When no-one else could do it, we did it ourselves with precision manufacturing support of Archer Enterprises. https://www.archerenterprises.com.au/
Demonstration Solar Thermal Plant Installation
Concentrated solar thermal troughs directly heating the supercritical working fluid to a Rankine power cycle generating electricity, or storing it thermally for later. Ambitious, difficult and never before done. We did it.
Let’s Build Something! Whether you are refining an idea, developing a new system, solving a complex technical problem, or don’t even know where to start, we would be happy to discuss how we can make it into reality.
Address
Australian Capital Territory
Phone
+61 420 935 285ABN
55698095386