Lead Aeronautical Engineering for Flightfilm Innovation

Mako Aero; Inner West; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

MAKO is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Team Lead to drive Flightfilm’s design and development to certification. You will own complex programs from planning to execution and lead a cross‑functional team that delivers measurable climate impact.

You will report to the Head of Product Engineering and collaborate with Certification, Materials, Verification & Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality groups to ensure the best possible product.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and cross‑disciplinary leadership experience.
• Experience in highly technical, regulated environments such as aerospace.
• Proven track record leading complex design and development programs.
• Strong understanding of fluid mechanics and CFD.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineers in a fast-moving startup.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a world-class engineering team that designs and develops Flightfilm.
• Own the aerodynamic design and development strategy end to end for Flightfilm.
• Ensure work aligns with MAKO’s goals, certification roadmap, and priorities.
• Set standards for design, systems engineering, risk management, and configuration control.
• Mentor engineers and raise capabilities in simulation, design, and evidence-based decisions.

Skills

Leadership

CFD

Aerospace Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

MAKO is seeking an Aeronautical Engineering Team Lead to drive Flightfilm’s design and development to certification. You will own complex programs from planning to execution and lead a cross‑functional team that delivers measurable climate impact.

You will report to the Head of Product Engineering and collaborate with Certification, Materials, Verification & Validation, Manufacturing, and Quality groups to ensure the best possible product.