Mechanical Engineer, Space Surveillance Systems (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Shire Of Exmouth; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Western Australia to join a team supporting space surveillance assets in Exmouth and Perth. The role focuses on design, analysis, and lifecycle support of mechanical components and systems, with opportunities for growth in a globally connected, aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree, is proficient with Creo, and can work independently while adhering to Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineers must have familiarity with mechanical systems and analytical methods.
• Experience with design, analysis, and lifecycle support of mechanical components/systems is required.
• Knowledge of Australian standards and site access requirements (HEH Exmouth) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify risks and elevate through defined processes.
• Raise technical information and manage risk resolution end-to-end.
• Perform design, analysis, implementation, testing and lifecycle support of mechanical components, systems and subsystems.
• Prepare, review, release and maintain engineering documentation.
• Plan, analyze and report maintenance tasks.
• Gather test data and analyze results.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and remediation.
• Manage contractors on site and review their work.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Standards.
• Scope technical work packages.
• Manage spares and obsolescence.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Structural and lifting

Process improvement

Change management

Risk analysis

Technical communication

Root cause analysis

Project engineering

Design process

Creo

Component procurement

Configuration control

Independent work

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

Job description

RTX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in Western Australia to join a team supporting space surveillance assets in Exmouth and Perth. The role focuses on design, analysis, and lifecycle support of mechanical components and systems, with opportunities for growth in a globally connected, aerospace environment.

The ideal candidate holds a mechanical engineering degree, is proficient with Creo, and can work independently while adhering to Australian standards.