Lead Propulsion Engineer, Fluid Systems

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a Principal Propulsion Engineer (Fluid Systems) to lead design, analysis and testing of complex propulsion fluid systems for launch vehicles. You will guide R&D projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with standards and tight schedule constraints.

The role demands deep expertise in cryogenic fluids, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of propulsion/aerospace or mechanical fluid system development experience.
• 5+ years with at least one commercial FEA/CFD multiphysics package (ANSYS preferred).
• 5+ years experience with CAD designing parts and assemblies (NX/Teamcenter).
• Demonstrated leadership of a team and delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Design and build of fluids systems for gases and/or fuel/oxidisers at room and cryogenic temps.

Responsibilities

• Lead selection, design, analysis and testing of propulsion fluid systems.
• Lead R&D projects from concept to completion with minimal guidance.
• Support testing and investigations of propulsion fluid systems.

Skills

Propulsion

CFD/FEA

CAD design

Leadership

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

CAD NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies seeks a Principal Propulsion Engineer (Fluid Systems) to lead design, analysis and testing of complex propulsion fluid systems for launch vehicles. You will guide R&D projects from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with standards and tight schedule constraints.

The role demands deep expertise in cryogenic fluids, system integration, and cross-functional collaboration.