Space Launch Integration Technician - Operations

Gilmour Space; Bowen; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilmour Space in Bowen, North Queensland, is seeking an Integration Technician (Launch Operations) to join our team at Australia's first orbital Launch Site. You will install and integrate structural components, perform precision assembly, and support launch-readiness activities.

The role requires a Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing or related field, plus 3 years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or structural integration, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 3 years relevant hands‑on mechanical assembly or structural integration experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures.
• Working understanding of tools, fasteners, torquing, measurement, and inspection.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Structural integration: Install and integrate structural components, panels, brackets, frames, interstages, fairings, and associated hardware.
• Mechanical assembly: Perform precision assembly, fastening, torquing, shimming, alignment, and fit-up of flight hardware. Apply sealant, protective coatings and adhesives.
• Interface management: Ensure structural components correctly interface with propulsion, avionics, payload, electrical, thermal, and ground-support systems.
• Alignment & measurement: Use precision measurement equipment, tooling, fixtures, and metrology systems to verify dimensions, alignment, clearances, and tolerances.
• Inspection & quality: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and verify workmanship against drawings, specifications, and procedures.
• Non-conformance support: Identify defects or deviations, document them, and support engineering/quality teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Test support: Support structural, pressure, vibration/environmental and propulsion testing, functional checks, and launch-site activities.
• Configuration control: Maintain accurate build records, inspection documentation, component traceability, and configuration status as per Gilmour procedures.
• Tooling & equipment: Set up and operate assembly tooling, lifting equipment, fixtures, torque tools, and measurement equipment.
• Safety: Follow all Gilmour Space safety and environmental procedures in order to carry out works safely.
• Engineering collaboration: Work closely with structural, manufacturing, systems, quality, propulsion, and test engineers to resolve integration issues.
• Launch-site operations: Support final vehicle integration, payload mating, transport, pad integration, and launch-readiness activities where applicable.
• Other duties as requested by Management.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Structural integration

Reading drawings

Measurement & inspection

Safety focus

Teamwork

NV1 security clearance eligible

Education

Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Gilmour Space in Bowen, North Queensland, is seeking an Integration Technician (Launch Operations) to join our team at Australia's first orbital Launch Site. You will install and integrate structural components, perform precision assembly, and support launch-readiness activities.

The role requires a Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing or related field, plus 3 years hands-on experience in mechanical assembly or structural integration, and the ability to