Propulsion Test & Launch Operations Engineer II

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies in Bowen, North Queensland, invites a Testing & Operations Engineer II to join our mission-driven team building rockets in Australia. You will lead testing of launch vehicle systems and propulsion subsystems, and contribute to safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in an engineering discipline, 3–5 years of industry experience, hands-on propulsion testing, and experience with data acquisition and processing software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3–5 years of engineering industry experience.
• Hands-on experience testing propulsion systems and ground support equipment.
• Experience with data acquisition and processing technology and software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct testing and test reviews on launch vehicle systems and propulsion engine sub-systems.
• Perform data analysis on fluids and propulsion systems under test conditions.
• Generate test procedures and maintenance plans for test stands and Ground Support Equipment.
• Assess technical and safety risks associated with propulsion tests and implement controls and mitigations to manage risk.
• Assist in the completion of integration activities of components, sub systems, and payloads on orbital and sub-orbital class launch vehicles.
• Participate effectively as part of a launch operations team for the purpose of preparing for and executing successful launch missions.
• Other duties as requested by Management

Skills

Test engineering

Data analysis

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Data acquisition software

Product Lifecycle Management software

Scripting languages

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies in Bowen, North Queensland, invites a Testing & Operations Engineer II to join our mission-driven team building rockets in Australia. You will lead testing of launch vehicle systems and propulsion subsystems, and contribute to safety and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in an engineering discipline, 3–5 years of industry experience, hands-on propulsion testing, and experience with data acquisition and processing software.