Senior UAV Propulsion Calibration Engineer

Orbital UAV; City Of Stirling; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative engineering team

Real impact on product performance

Job summary

Orbital UAV is seeking a permanent, full-time position for an experienced engine calibration specialist in Balcatta, Western Australia. The role involves leading the calibration, testing, and optimization of propulsion systems specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics, with 5-10 years of experience in engine calibration and a strong knowledge of 2-stroke engines. You'll contribute to innovative UAV technology within a collaborative engineering team, impacting product performance directly.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ engine calibration experience in automotive, aerospace, or marine.
• Experience with DVP, DFMEA, 8D, Fishbone diagrams.
• Experience in calibration using Model-Based Calibration techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead engine calibration, testing, and optimisation.
• Analyse combustion and flight data to enhance performance.
• Support development of engine control strategies.

Skills

Engine calibration experience

Knowledge of 2-stroke engines

Analytical skills

Hands-on experience

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics

Tools

ATI Vision

INCA

CANape

MATLAB MBC

Job description

Orbital UAV is seeking a permanent, full-time position for an experienced engine calibration specialist in Balcatta, Western Australia. The role involves leading the calibration, testing, and optimization of propulsion systems specifically for unmanned aerial vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Mechatronics, with 5-10 years of experience in engine calibration and a strong knowledge of 2-stroke engines. You'll contribute to innovative UAV technology within a collaborative engineering team, impacting product performance directly.