Lead Aeronautical Engineering for Drag-Reduction Flightfilm

MAKO; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate jet access

Job summary

MAKO is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Team Lead to guide the design and development of Flightfilm, our drag-reducing riblet film for aviation. You will steer complex design programs, own the design strategy, and collaborate with Certification, Materials, Verification & Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver a top-tier product.

You will mentor engineers, advance simulation and evidence-based decision-making, and grow the team through design programs targeting certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering or similar.
• Experience leading cross-disciplinary teams in highly technical, regulated fields (aerospace, medical, automotive).
• Demonstrated experience designing and leading complex product design & development programs.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and CFD.
• Mentor engineers and drive evidence-based technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Flightfilm, MAKO’s drag-reducing riblet film for aviation.
• Own design and development strategy, including riblet microstructures and aircraft layout/installation.
• Ensure priorities align with MAKO’s technical goals, certification roadmap, and business priorities.
• Establish and maintain design standards, processes, and documentation (systems/requirements engineering, risk management, architecture, configuration control).
• Drive improvements in simulation, design methodologies, templates, and risk-based planning; mentor engineers to uplift capabilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Aerospace engineering

CFD

Systems engineering

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Systems Engineering

Tools

CFD software

CAD tools

Job description

MAKO is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Team Lead to guide the design and development of Flightfilm, our drag-reducing riblet film for aviation. You will steer complex design programs, own the design strategy, and collaborate with Certification, Materials, Verification & Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to deliver a top-tier product.

You will mentor engineers, advance simulation and evidence-based decision-making, and grow the team through design programs targeting certification