Lead Mechanical Engineer, Launch Ops — Shape Spaceport

Whitsunday Regional Council; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space in Bowen, North Queensland, invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design and analyse the mechanical Ground System and Ground Support Equipment for the Bowen orbital launch site. You will drive end-to-end delivery from concept through testing, coordinating fabrication, assembly and integration of GSE to meet stringent aerospace standards.

Role requires extensive CAD/FEA experience, a strong GD&T background and hands-on hardware skills, with eligibility for NV1

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years in mechanical design and analysis in a professional setting.
• 6+ years CAD design of parts and assemblies.
• 3+ years with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package.
• Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEQ status or progress toward registration preferred.
• Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex aerospace or mechanical systems.
• Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, verify and document mechanical Ground System and GSE using CAD/FEA.
• Own end-to-end product delivery timelines from conception to qualification.
• Create drawings, calculations, reports and project documentation.
• Lead commissioning and testing; develop procedures and checklists.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly and integration of Mechanical GSE.
• Support launch preparations and Bowen Orbital Spaceport operations.

Skills

6+ years mechanical design/analysis

CAD design experience

FEA/Multiphysics experience

GD&T knowledge

Fabrication and assembly

Python/ Matlab/Excel programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks)

FEA software (e.g., ANSYS)

Job description

Gilmour Space in Bowen, North Queensland, invites a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design and analyse the mechanical Ground System and Ground Support Equipment for the Bowen orbital launch site. You will drive end-to-end delivery from concept through testing, coordinating fabrication, assembly and integration of GSE to meet stringent aerospace standards.

Role requires extensive CAD/FEA experience, a strong GD&T background and hands-on hardware skills, with eligibility for NV1