Senior Mechanical Engineer — End-to-End Hypersonic Systems

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd.; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Flexible working – output, not hours

Funded Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and ground support equipment, from concept through verification and manufacture. You’ll plan tests, review engineering work, and supervise junior engineers under the Mechanical Engineering Lead.

This is a fast-paced, high-growth role requiring strong design, analysis, and communication skills, with opportunities to mentor 1–2 engineers as the team expands.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering required.
• CPEng/RPEQ registration or eligible to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end mechanical design packages from concept to verification.
• Plan, execute and report test campaigns for hypersonic systems.
• Lead design reviews and FMEA sessions.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Aerospace experience

Test planning & execution

FMEA

CAD/analysis tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

CPEng/RPEQ registration

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

PLM systems

Job description

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and ground support equipment, from concept through verification and manufacture. You’ll plan tests, review engineering work, and supervise junior engineers under the Mechanical Engineering Lead.

This is a fast-paced, high-growth role requiring strong design, analysis, and communication skills, with opportunities to mentor 1–2 engineers as the team expands.