Senior Propulsion Engineer, Fluid Systems - R&D Lead

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty; Bowen; On-site; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer (Fluid Systems) to lead the design, analysis and testing of propulsion fluid systems for our launch vehicles at our Bowen facility in North Queensland, Australia.

You will drive R&D from concept to completion, set standards, mentor engineers, support launch preparations and collaborate with the head of propulsion and program managers to meet schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in propulsion, aerospace or mechanical fluid systems
• 5+ years with FEA/CFD packages
• 5+ years CAD experience with NX/Teamcenter

Responsibilities

• Lead the selection, design, analysis and testing of propulsion fluid systems for launch vehicles
• Lead R&D projects from concept through completion
• Support testing and failure investigations of propulsion fluid systems
• Review and approve fluid system designs and analyses
• Prepare design review and test operation documentation
• Standardise fluid system design and analysis standards
• Support launch preparations and operations
• Mentor junior engineers
• Perform other duties as requested by management

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Aerospace experience

Leadership

CFD/FEA simulations

CAD design (NX/Teamcenter)

Cryogenic fluids

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

NX/Teamcenter

Job description

Gilmour Space Technologies Pty is seeking a Principal Propulsion Engineer (Fluid Systems) to lead the design, analysis and testing of propulsion fluid systems for our launch vehicles at our Bowen facility in North Queensland, Australia.

You will drive R&D from concept to completion, set standards, mentor engineers, support launch preparations and collaborate with the head of propulsion and program managers to meet schedules and budgets.