Senior Mechanical Engineer, Launch Operations

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium

Bowen

Hybrid

AUD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.