Senior Mechanical Engineer – Hypersonic Flight Systems | Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Flexible working - focus on output

Professional development funding

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd in Australia seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and support equipment, from concept to verification.

You will plan and execute test campaigns, supervise junior engineers, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to deliver high-performance systems.

This role offers hands-on work in a fast-growing aerospace company with autonomy, mentorship, and opportunities to impact flight technology.

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering.
• 5+ years in mechanical design/analysis in aerospace/high-tech industries.
• Experience planning and conducting mechanical tests and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyse mechanical structures for hypersonic vehicles and ground support equipment from concept to verification.
• Plan, execute and report test campaigns, correlating data with models.
• Lead FMEA and design reviews; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical design experience

Simulation & analysis tools

Team mentorship

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD data management

Job description

Hypersonix Launch Systems Ltd in Australia seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own end-to-end mechanical design for hypersonic flight vehicles and support equipment, from concept to verification.

You will plan and execute test campaigns, supervise junior engineers, and collaborate with suppliers and customers to deliver high-performance systems.

This role offers hands-on work in a fast-growing aerospace company with autonomy, mentorship, and opportunities to impact flight technology.