Senior Propulsion Engineer (LRE)

Defence Co.; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space Technologies is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer (LRE) to lead and support the design and manufacture of liquid rocket engines, advancing Australia's space capabilities. The role involves defining testing, reviewing production drawings, and guiding junior engineers within the propulsion team.

Based between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, the state-of-the-art facility enables in-house rocket design, testing, and manufacturing, offering a dynamic environment for innovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
• 4+ years with CAD designing parts and assemblies (NX/Teamcenter preferred).
• Experience with FEA or Multiphysics simulation (ANSYS/NASTRAN/ABAQUS/CFD).
• Experience designing, manufacturing and/or testing Liquid Rocket Engines.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and manufacture of liquid rocket engines.
• Define testing requirements to qualify liquid rocket engines.
• Review drawings for production and perform design reviews.
• Provide senior guidance and allocate work for junior team in liaison with head of propulsion.
• Liaise with Assembly Integration and Test department for production activities.
• Record technical design details in reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX/Teamcenter

ANSYS

NASTRAN

ABAQUS

CFD

Job description

All Orbits, All Planets – Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced Senior Propulsion Engineer (LRE) looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of building rockets right here in Australia? Well now’s your chance! Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to join our innovative team to send rockets to Space! Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility, purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house, is equipped with the latest technology and tools, providing an ideal environment for innovation and excellence. So, what are you waiting for? Join us and be a part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and let’s send Australia to Space together!

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

• Lead & support the design and manufacture of liquid rocket engines.
• Support the design, build and commission of a test facilities for testing rocket engines.
• Define testing requirements to qualify liquid rocket engines.
• Perform trade studies on bi-propellant rocket engines with electric motor and turbine cycles on the orbital rocket.
• Support trouble shooting of hardware and software.
• Review drawings for production.
• Perform design reviews.
• Provide senior influence and support of the development, work allocation of the supporting junior team in liaison with head of propulsion.
• Create document packages for design reviews and contribute as required to test reviews.
• Liaise with the Assembly Integration and Test department for production activities and identify supporting mechanical ground support equipment and production architecture.
• Record technical design details in reports.
• Overseas travel to meet external consultants when required.
• Provide senior influence, technical guidance and support the development and work allocation of the junior team in liaison with head of propulsion.
• Other duties as requested by Management.

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelors (BS) degree in an Engineering discipline
• 5+ years of experience a professional engineering environment (excluding internships)
• 4+ years’ experience with CAD designing parts and assemblies (NX/Teamcenter preferred, but other relevant experience is valuable), or
• Experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (ANSYS preferred or NASTRAN, ABAQUS, CFD codes, etc.)
• Experience designing, manufacturing and/or testing Liquid Rocket Engines
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrated experience leading a team of engineers and delivering commissioned projects within tight schedule and budget constraints
• Experience designing to Australian Standards for high-pressure fluid systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools, data analysis and inspection methods to identify failures and maintenance issues on machinery

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.