Mechanical Engineer — Space Systems (Hybrid)

RTX (Raytheon); Shire Of Exmouth; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our space programs team. Based in Western Australia with hybrid work options, you’ll contribute to SST, C-Band Radar, and DARC assets located in Exmouth or Perth, supporting Australia’s defence mission.

You will perform design, analysis, test and lifecycle support for mechanical components and systems, prepare documentation, and coordinate with on-site contractors while ensuring compliance with Australian standards.

Qualifications

• Mechanical systems expertise.
• Structural and lifting experience.
• Process improvement experience.
• Change management capabilities.
• Risk analysis skills.
• Technical communication proficiency.
• Root cause analysis capability.
• Project engineering experience.
• Design process experience including Creo.
• Mechanical component selection and procurement knowledge.
• Knowledge of configuration control and systems engineering.

Responsibilities

• Identify product, people and process risks and elevate them through the defined process.
• Raise technical information and manage the resolution of the associated risk through the end-to-end engineering process.
• Perform design, analysis, implementation, test and lifecycle support of mechanical components, systems and sub-systems.
• Prepare, review, release and maintain engineering documentation.
• Planning, analysis and reporting of maintenance tasks.
• Gathering test data and analysis/presentation of the results.
• Root cause failure analysis and remediation.
• Managing contractors on site and reviewing their work.
• Ensure work complies with Australian Standards.
• Scoping technical work packages and obsolescence management.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Structural & lifting

Process improvement

Change management

Risk analysis

Technical communication

Root cause analysis

Project engineering

Design process

Creo 3D CAD

Component selection

Configuration control

Independent work

Systems engineering

Education

Bachelor degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) Australia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our space programs team. Based in Western Australia with hybrid work options, you’ll contribute to SST, C-Band Radar, and DARC assets located in Exmouth or Perth, supporting Australia’s defence mission.

You will perform design, analysis, test and lifecycle support for mechanical components and systems, prepare documentation, and coordinate with on-site contractors while ensuring compliance with Australian standards.