Propulsion Engineer II — Hybrid Rocket Design & Testing

Gilmour Space Technologies; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Engineer II to join our team on the Gold Coast. You will design, analyze and test propulsion components for hybrid and liquid rocket engines, and develop CAD models and test procedures.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in propulsion, with hands-on hardware experience and strong CAD/FEA skills. NV1 clearance preferred; Australian citizen or resident.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of propulsion, mechanical, fluid systems experience in a professional setting.
• 3+ years CAD design experience (NX/Teamcenter preferred).
• 3+ years experience with at least one commercial FEA/Multiphysics package (ANSYS/NASTRAN/ABAQUS).
• 3+ years hands-on hardware fabrication, assembly, integration and testing.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse fluid and mechanical components/subsystems for hybrid and liquid rocket engines
• Develop CAD models and drawings of test stands and engine components
• Formulate hardware test plans, support test campaigns, and evaluate experimental results
• Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analyses
• Assist/lead qualification tests of propulsion components/subsystems
• Develop written procedures and checklists for test operations
• Guide development of written procedures for manufacturing components
• Coordinate the fabrication, assembly and integration of propulsion system elements
• Support launch preparations and launch operations, as needed
• Perform other duties as requested by Management

Skills

Propulsion design

CAD modelling

FEA / Multiphysics

Hardware testing

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

ANSYS

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Propulsion Engineer II to join our team on the Gold Coast. You will design, analyze and test propulsion components for hybrid and liquid rocket engines, and develop CAD models and test procedures.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in propulsion, with hands-on hardware experience and strong CAD/FEA skills. NV1 clearance preferred; Australian citizen or resident.