Rocket Launch Mechanical Engineer – Ground Systems Lead

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design, analyse, verify and document the mechanical systems for launch site ground support equipment, using CAD and FEA tools. You will own delivery timelines from conception to qualification, and coordinate fabrication and commissioning of GSE.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering with 6+ years in mechanical design, CAD and hardware, plus experience with FEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• 6+ years CAD experience designing parts and assemblies.
• 3+ years with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics package.
• 6+ years hands-on hardware experience in fabrication, assembly, integration or testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, verify and document the mechanical aspects of Launch Site Mechanical Ground System and GSE, using CAD and FEA software.
• Design Mechanical ground support equipment to aid integration and testing of the mechanical systems.
• Own end-to-end product delivery timelines from conception to qualification.
• Review specifications and data for mechanical packages and produce O&M documentation.
• Create drawings, calculations, reports, and project documentation for new and upgraded GSE.
• Lead and support commissioning of mechanical systems with procedures and checklists.
• Fault-find and rectify Mechanical GSE faults.
• Coordinate fabrication, assembly and integration of Mechanical GSE.
• Support launch preparations and launch operations.
• Operate and maintain ground support structure equipment for the Bowen Orbital Spaceport.

Skills

CAD

Mechanical design

FEA / Multiphysics

Hardware assembly

Documentation

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

FEA software

Multiphysics tools

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design, analyse, verify and document the mechanical systems for launch site ground support equipment, using CAD and FEA tools. You will own delivery timelines from conception to qualification, and coordinate fabrication and commissioning of GSE.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace engineering with 6+ years in mechanical design, CAD and hardware, plus experience with FEA.