Avionics Engineer Ii

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is leading Australia’s orbital rocket program, focusing on avionics across the lifecycle from requirements to operations. This hands-on role will drive verification, testing and integration for flight-ready systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will work with power, compute, sensors, networks and control subsystems, collaborating with Mechanical, Propulsion and GNC teams to ensure mission success in Australia’s space ambitions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in avionics, embedded systems or related engineering environments (excluding internships).
• Experience supporting system integration, testing or verification activities.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated resilience and sound judgement in high-pressure situations.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute verification and validation activities at unit, subsystem and vehicle level.
• Develop test procedures, conduct test campaigns and analyse results to close requirements.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of avionics systems for Launch Vehicle programs.
• Participate in requirements definition, architecture development, design reviews and system-level decision making.
• Support system integration of power, compute, sensors, actuators, communications and network subsystems.
• Support environmental, functional and integration testing including troubleshooting and root cause investigation.
• Act as Responsible Engineer for avionics units or subsystems where required.
• Conduct trade studies, concept assessments and COTS evaluations to inform technical direction.
• Support vehicle-level integration, launch site operations and real-time issue resolution.
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Propulsion, GNC, Manufacturing and Production teams.
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment and delivery.
• Document engineering activities in accordance with company policies, plans and procedures.
• Undertake junior leadership responsibilities and lead small product teams when applicable.

Skills

2+ years experience

System integration

Testing & verification

High-pressure environments

Dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics/Mechatronics/Computer Systems

Job description

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced Avionics Engineer II looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact?Well now’s your chance! We’re building orbital launch vehicles in Australia — and avionics is at the centre of that effort. Power, compute, sensors, networks and control all must work together, under vibration, temperature extremes and real mission pressure. As an Avionics Engineer II, you’ll be part of the team responsible for delivering flight-ready avionics systems. You’ll work across the full lifecycle — from early requirements and architecture through integration, verification, validation and operations.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving startup environment where engineers are trusted with real responsibility and real hardware.

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and innovative things to do:

• Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) activities at unit, subsystem and vehicle level
• Develop test procedures, conduct test campaigns and analyse results to close requirements
• Contribute to the development and delivery of avionics systems for Launch Vehicle programs
• Participate in requirements definition, architecture development, design reviews and system-level decision making
• Support system integration of power, compute, sensors, actuators, communications and network subsystems
• Support environmental, functional and integration testing including troubleshooting and root cause investigation
• Act as Responsible Engineer for avionics units or subsystems where required
• Conduct trade studies, concept assessments and COTS evaluations to inform technical direction
• Support vehicle-level integration, launch site operations and real-time issue resolution
• Coordinate closely with Mechanical, Propulsion, GNC, Manufacturing and Production teams
• Engage with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure technical alignment and delivery
• Document engineering activities in accordance with company policies, plans and procedures
• Undertake junior leadership responsibilities and lead small product teams when applicable

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electronics, Computer Systems, Mechatronics Engineering or relevant qualification
• 2+ years of professional experience in avionics, embedded systems or related engineering environments (excluding internships)
• Experience supporting system integration, testing or verification activities
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Demonstrated resilience and sound judgement in high-pressure situations
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Werecogniseyou may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!

• PCB development of analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuits
• Embedded software development (baremetal, RTOS, embedded Linux)
• FPGA/SoC hardware and software development
• Hands-on electronics testing, debugging and integration
• Experience with avionics system integration and verification
• Electronics analysis including circuit simulation, power and thermal assessments
• RF systems including antenna design, link budgets, EMI/S-parameter testing
• Experience in space, aerospace or automotive industries
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering practises and relevant space standards (GSFC-STD-7000A, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DO-254, DO-178)
• Experience working within waterfall and/or agile development frameworks

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.