Senior Mechanical Engineer, Launch Operations

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium; Bowen; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to drive the design, analysis, and deployment of the Ground Support Equipment and launch-site systems at Bowen Orbital Spaceport. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from concept through qualification, with hands-on hardware experience and strong CAD/FEA skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to ground systems, support launch preparations, and coordinate construction and testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering (required).
• 6+ years in mechanical design and analysis in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, verify and document the mechanical aspects of Launch Site Mechanical Ground System and GSE using CAD and FEA.
• Design Mechanical ground support equipment to aid integration and testing of mechanical systems.
• Own end-to-end product delivery timelines from conception to qualification.
• Lead commissioning of Mechanical Systems with procedures and checklists.
• Coordinate fabrication and integration of Mechanical GSE and support launch operations.

Skills

CAD design

FEA analysis

Ground system design

GSE integration

Python/Matlab

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA software

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies invites applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to drive the design, analysis, and deployment of the Ground Support Equipment and launch-site systems at Bowen Orbital Spaceport. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from concept through qualification, with hands-on hardware experience and strong CAD/FEA skills.

The successful candidate will contribute to ground systems, support launch preparations, and coordinate construction and testing