Lead Mechanical Engineer – Hypersonic Flight Systems

Hypersonix Launch Systems; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Flexible working

Real ownership and influence from day

Funded Professional development

Confidential Employee Assistance

Job summary

Hypersonix Launch Systems in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to own airframes, wings, internal structures and ground support equipment from concept through qualification.

This hands-on leadership role will mentor a team of engineers, review designs and analyses, drive manufacturing-friendly designs, and ensure rigorous engineering processes across the program. Relocation support is available for the Brisbane facility as the project progresses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required.
• CPEng / RPEQ or clear path to obtaining it.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in mechanical systems design and simulation within aerospace or high-technology industry.
• Track record of leading and developing a team of engineers.
• Deep expertise in mechanical design and analysis, with simulations and analysis tools.
• Experience with configuration management and PLM systems.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to varied audiences.
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving environment with shifting priorities and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural and mechanical integrity of hypersonic vehicles and ground systems - airframes, wings, actuators, mechanisms, internal structures and GSE.
• Reviewing and approving mechanical designs and analysis for hypersonic vehicles and GSE.
• Ensuring designs are manufacturable, reliable and FMEA-driven.
• Adherence to engineering process and continuous improvement.
• Day-to-day management, mentoring and technical development of the team.
• Leading work package planning and resource allocation to match program schedules.
• Contributing to new materials, technologies and structural methods.
• Acting as the structures and mechanisms voice in design reviews, non-conformance investigations and failure analyses.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace engineering

Team leadership

Simulation

PLM systems

NX

Teamcenter

Structural analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Hypersonix Launch Systems in Melbourne, Australia, is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Lead to own airframes, wings, internal structures and ground support equipment from concept through qualification.

This hands-on leadership role will mentor a team of engineers, review designs and analyses, drive manufacturing-friendly designs, and ensure rigorous engineering processes across the program. Relocation support is available for the Brisbane facility as the project progresses.