Integration Technician (Launch Operations)

NGARE EMPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS PTY LTD; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base wage plus superannuation

On-site Bowen, QLD location

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies in Bowen, Queensland seeks an Integration Technician (Launch Operations) to install and integrate structural components, perform precision assembly, and support launch-site readiness. You will interface with propulsion, avionics, and ground-support systems, ensuring quality workmanship and safety.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3 years relevant hands-on mechanical assembly or structural integration experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Working understanding of tools, fasteners, torquing, measurement, and inspection.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible

Responsibilities

• Install and integrate structural components, panels, brackets, frames, interstages, fairings, and associated hardware.
• Perform precision assembly, fastening, torquing, shimming, alignment, and fit-up of flight hardware; apply sealant and protective coatings.
• Interface management to ensure components interface with propulsion, avionics, payload, electrical, thermal, and ground-support systems.
• Use precision measurement equipment and metrology systems to verify dimensions, alignment, clearances, and tolerances.
• Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and verify workmanship against drawings and procedures.
• Identify defects or deviations and support troubleshooting and corrective actions with engineering/quality teams.
• Support testing, launch-site activities, and configuration control with accurate build records.
• Set up and operate assembly tooling, lifting equipment, fixtures, torque tools, and measurement equipment.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures to minimize impact

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/Aerospace/Manufacturing

Certificate IV/ Diploma/ Advanced Diploma or equivalent technical qualification

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Height gauges

Torque tools

Alignment equipment

Job description

Integration Technician (Launch Operations)

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Integration Technician (Launch Operations)' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located inBowen, North QLDnear some of the best beaches in the world and sunsets, you will be based at Australia's first orbital Launch Site. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

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:

• Structural integration:Install and integrate structural components, panels, brackets, frames,interstages, fairings, and associated hardware.
• Mechanical assembly:Perform precision assembly, fastening, torquing, shimming, alignment, and fit-up of flight hardware.Apply sealant,protective coatingsand,adhesives.
• Interface management:Ensure structural components correctly interface with propulsion, avionics, payload, electrical, thermal, and ground-support systems.
• Alignment & measurement:Use precision measurement equipment, tooling, fixtures, and metrology systems to verify dimensions, alignment, clearances, and tolerances.
• Inspection & quality:Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and verify workmanship against drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Non-conformance support:Identifydefects or deviations, document them, and support engineering/quality teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Test support:Support structural, pressure, vibration/environmentaland propulsion testing, functional checks, and launch-site activities.
• Configuration control:Maintainaccuratebuild records, inspection documentation,componenttraceability, and configuration statusas per Gilmourprocedures.
• Tooling & equipment:Set up andoperateassembly tooling, lifting equipment, fixtures, torque tools, and measurement equipment.
• Safety:Followall Gilmour Spacesafetyand environmentalproceduresin order to carry out workssafely and minimising environmental impacts.
• Engineering collaboration:Work closely with structural, manufacturing, systems, quality, propulsion, and test engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Launch-site operations:Support final vehicle integration, payload mating, transport, pad integration, and launch-readiness activities where applicable.
• Other duties as requested by Management.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3 years Relevant hands-on mechanical assembly or structural integration experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Working understanding of tools, fasteners, torquing, measurement, and inspection.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline.
• Experience in aerospace, launch vehicles, defence, aviation, advanced manufacturing, or high-reliability engineering environments.
• Demonstrated experience with mechanical assembly and structural integration of complex hardware.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, P&ID, specifications, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Experience using precision measurement and metrology equipment, including verniers, micrometers, height gauges, torque tools, and alignment equipment.
• Competence in fastener installation, torquing, safety wiring, shimming, bonding, sealing, drilling, and mechanical fit-up.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot fit, alignment, dimensional, and interface issues.
• Experience working with composite and metallic structures is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with configuration management, inspection records, non-conformance reporting, and quality systems.
• Experience supporting integration, testing, commissioning, or launch-site operations is advantageous.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, workmanship, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively from detailed procedures while also exercising sound technical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering, manufacturing, quality, test, and operations teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where priorities can change rapidly
• Working experience operating computing equipment.

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.

3 September 2026Bowen Queensland, AustraliaBase Wage Plus SuperannuationFull TimeTrades & ServicesTechnicians