Launch Operations: Engines & Fluids Technician

Gilmour Space Technologies; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking an Engines & Fluids Technician (Launch Operations) to join Australia’s first orbital launch site in Bowen, North Queensland. You will assemble, configure, and test propulsion and fluid systems, read drawings and schematics, and work with cross-functional teams during launch campaigns.

The role requires a trade/technical qualification in a related field and hands-on experience with mechanical, fluid, and pressure systems.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• Experience with mechanical, engine, fluid, pneumatic, hydraulic, or pressure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, specs, procedures.
• Experience with mechanical assembly, inspection, maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience performing or supporting pressure testing, leak testing, functional checks, and system verification.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, installation, integration, inspection, and maintenance of launch vehicle propulsion and fluid systems, including engines and tanks.
• Prepare and configure propellant, pressurisation, pneumatic, hydraulic, cryogenic, and other fluid systems for vehicle testing and launch operations.
• Conduct functional checks, leak checks, pressure tests, proof tests, and system verification per procedures.
• Support engine integration, installation, servicing, checkout, and test operations, including pre- and post-test inspections.
• Operate and maintain ground support equipment used for propulsion and fluid-system operations.
• Execute pre-launch and post-launch inspections, servicing, decontamination, draining, purging, and system safing activities.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fitting and machining

Fluid power

Aerospace

Read engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

Trade or technical qualification in mechanical engineering

Tools

Hand tools

Torque equipment

Measuring instruments

Workshop/test equipment

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking an Engines & Fluids Technician (Launch Operations) to join Australia’s first orbital launch site in Bowen, North Queensland. You will assemble, configure, and test propulsion and fluid systems, read drawings and schematics, and work with cross-functional teams during launch campaigns.

The role requires a trade/technical qualification in a related field and hands-on experience with mechanical, fluid, and pressure systems.