Hypersonic Mechanical Lead - Airframes & Structures

Hypersonix Launch Systems; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hypersonix Launch Systems in Ipswich, QLD, Australia seeks a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and mechanical integrity of hypersonic airframes, wings, actuators, and ground support equipment from concept through qualification.

You will lead and develop a team, review designs and analyses, and ensure processes remain rigorous in a fast-moving aerospace environment as the company builds hydrogen-powered scramjet aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and analysis of hypersonic airframes, wings, actuators, and ground support equipment.
• Review designs and analyses, ensuring processes remain rigorous and current across the program.
• Provide hands-on leadership in a fast‑moving, high‑technology aerospace environment.

Job description

Hypersonic Mechanical Lead - Airframes & Structures Hypersonix Launch Systems•Ipswich, QLD, AU

Job Description

Hypersonix Launch Systems is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to own the structural and mechanical integrity of hypersonic airframes, wings, actuators, and ground support equipment from concept through qualification.

You will lead and develop a team, review designs and analyses, and ensure processes remain rigorous and current across the program. This role demands hands‑on leadership in a fast‑moving, high‑technology aerospace environment.

We’re building aircraft that fly faster, further, and to space. Hypersonix is an Australian aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing company building hydrogen-powered scramjet aircraft.