Mechanical Engineer

Black Sky Aerospace Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Sky Aerospace Pty Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Crestmead, QLD to design, build and test hardware for defence and space programs. You’ll own parts from CAD to workshop floor and test, with mentorship from senior engineers and a path to rapid growth.

The role targets around three years of experience in mechanical design, requires a degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and expects hands-on workshop participation, strong CAD skills, and an eagerness to learn.

Qualifications

• A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering is required.
• Around three years' experience in mechanical design.
• Good CAD skills (SolidWorks or similar) and an understanding of drawings and GD&T.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to get into the workshop.
• Good communication and a willingness to learn.
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies in CAD, and produce clear drawings to standard.
• Carry out engineering calculations and analysis to support designs.
• Work with workshop, manufacturing and suppliers to get parts made and assembled.
• Support build, integration and test activities, including test set-up and results review.
• Prepare documentation for design reviews and keep records under configuration control.
• Work with avionics, energetics and test teams to resolve interfaces and issues.
• Follow quality and safety procedures, including AS9100 requirements.

Skills

CAD skills

Engineering calculations

Hands-on workshop

Communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks or similar

Job description

Black Sky Aerospace Pty Ltd – Crestmead QLD

Black Sky Industries is an Australian company delivering sovereign capability across the defence and space sectors. We design and manufacture advanced technology here in Queensland, and we're growing our team as we scale.

The role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll design, build and test hardware for our defence and space programs. You'll work alongside senior engineers on real flight and test hardware, take ownership of your own parts and assemblies, and see your work through from CAD to the workshop floor and into test. This role suits an engineer with around three years' experience who wants to grow quickly.

Key responsibilities

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies in CAD, and produce clear drawings to standard
• Carry out engineering calculations and analysis to support your designs
• Work with the workshop, manufacturing and suppliers to get parts made and assembled
• Support build, integration and test activities, including test set-up and results review
• Prepare documentation for design reviews and keep records under configuration control
• Work with avionics, energetics and test teams to resolve interfaces and issues
• Follow quality and safety procedures, including AS9100 requirements

What you'll bring

• A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Around three years' experience in mechanical design, ideally on hardware that has been built and tested
• Good CAD skills (SolidWorks or similar) and an understanding of drawings and GD&T
• A hands-on approach and willingness to get into the workshop
• Good communication and a willingness to learn
• Australian citizenship and eligibility to obtain a security clearance

Highly regarded

• Experience in defence, aerospace or advanced manufacturing
• Experience with FEA or other analysis tools
• Experience with test and qualification
• Experience with 3D printing, machining or composite manufacture
• Meaningful work building sovereign capability for Australia
• A capable, close-knit team
• Broad exposure across engineering, manufacturing and operations

If you're a mechanical engineer looking for hands-on work that matters and room to grow, we'd like to hear from you.