Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hypersonic Flight Systems

Hypersonix Launch Systems; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity participation

Flexible working

Professional development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and support equipment, from concept through manufacture, test and verification.

You'll lead test campaigns, apply simulation tools, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions in a fast-growing aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• CPEng or RPEQ registration or eligibility.
• 5+ years in mechanical design in aerospace/high-tech.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Right to live and work in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse mechanical structures and systems for hypersonic vehicles and ground support equipment.
• Plan, execute and report test activities; correlate data with models.
• Use simulation tools to evaluate performance under conditions.
• Lead DFM and FMEA processes and design reviews.
• Peer review artefacts and participate in design reviews and non-conformance dispositions.
• Own Mechanical Design Work Packages in line with the program schedule.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop the team as it grows.
• Coordinate with suppliers and customers on mechanical elements.
• Champion processes and contribute to new technologies that improve vehicle performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Aerospace experience

Mentoring

Test planning

FMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and support equipment, from concept through manufacture, test and verification.

You'll lead test campaigns, apply simulation tools, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to deliver robust, manufacturable solutions in a fast-growing aerospace environment.