Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rockets & Propulsion

Gilmour Space Technologies; Gold Coast City; Presencial; AUD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and structural design for next‑generation rocket components. You will design, analyze, verify, and document systems, owning end-to-end delivery from conception through qualification within a cutting-edge space environment.

The role requires extensive CAD experience, hands-on hardware work, and proficiency with FEA tools. Collaboration across engineering teams, risk management, and adherence to standards are

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering required.
• 6+ years of aerospace or mechanical design and analysis experience.
• 6+ years designing parts and assemblies using CAD.
• 3+ years with at least one commercial FEA or multiphysics package.
• 6+ years hands-on hardware experience, including fabrication, assembly or testing.

Responsabilidades

• Design, analyse, verify, and document mechanical and structural systems using design, analysis, test, and manufacturing tools.
• Own end-to-end product delivery timelines from conception to qualification.
• Define and review hardware test plans for development, qualification and acceptance.
• Interpret requirements to develop mechanical architectures and layouts.
• Analyse test data to inform design decisions and manage technical risk.
• Provide technical review and mentoring to engineering colleagues.

Conocimientos

Aerospace engineering

Mechanical design

CAD design

Python

Matlab

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CPEng)/RPEQ

Herramientas

FEA software

Descripción del empleo

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical and structural design for next‑generation rocket components. You will design, analyze, verify, and document systems, owning end-to-end delivery from conception through qualification within a cutting-edge space environment.

The role requires extensive CAD experience, hands-on hardware work, and proficiency with FEA tools. Collaboration across engineering teams, risk management, and adherence to standards are