Senior Mechanical Engineer, Launch Operations - Spaceport

Gilmour Space Technologies; Bowen; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies in Bowen, North Queensland, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design, analyse and document ground systems and GSE for Australian orbital launches. You will own end-to-end delivery from conception to qualification, coordinate fabrication and lead commissioning activities.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design/analysis, strong CAD/FEA skills, hands-on fabrication/testing, and a passion for space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of experience with mechanical design and analysis in a professional setting.
• 6+ years of experience with CAD, designing parts and assemblies.
• 3+ years of experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics package.
• 6+ years of hands-on hardware experience with fabrication, assembly, integration or testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyse, verify and document the mechanical aspects of Launch Site Mechanical Ground System and GSE including launch fluid tower, test stands and supporting infrastructure using CAD and FEA software.
• Design Mechanical ground support equipment to aid integration and testing of the Mechanical systems.
• Own end-to-end product delivery timelines through conception, design, assembly, and qualification.
• Review specifications and other data integral to mechanical packages and produce O&M documentation for new equipment.
• Create drawings, calculations, reports, and project documentation to support design, test, construction and commissioning of new and upgraded mechanical ground support equipment.
• Lead and support commissioning of Mechanical Systems by developing procedures and checklists for test & commissioning operations.
• Fault find and perform rectification of Mechanical GSE.
• Coordinate the fabrication, assembly and integration of Mechanical GSE.
• Support launch preparations and launch operations.
• Operate and maintain ground support structure equipment for Bowen Orbital Spaceport.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD design

FEM/FEA analysis

Fabrication & testing

Launch operations support

GD&T

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEA/Multiphysics software

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies in Bowen, North Queensland, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations) to design, analyse and document ground systems and GSE for Australian orbital launches. You will own end-to-end delivery from conception to qualification, coordinate fabrication and lead commissioning activities.

The role requires 6+ years in mechanical design/analysis, strong CAD/FEA skills, hands-on fabrication/testing, and a passion for space.