Job Description

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journeyGilmour 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 Flight Software' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with 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!

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

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The below is designed to give you an idea of the role you will play. There will be many more exciting and cutting-edge things to do:

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- Collaborate within a Software Engineering team to deliver products and services, supporting the Lead Flight Software Engineer with technical planning of work packages
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- Serve as a Responsible Engineer for Flight Software products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
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- Ability to fulfill the role of Technical Authority on behalf of the Chief Engineer, as requested.
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- Lead small product teams on a quarterly basis and contribute to the development of software engineering designs, processes, and activities.
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- Follow and participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
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- Support unit and integration testing, operational troubleshooting, and issue resolution, with potential travel to remote sites.
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- Supporting architecture development, technology strategy and execution of the Software team
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- Engage in Research and Development initiatives and support software engineering production activities for Launch Vehicle and Satellite product lines.
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- Coordinate with Mechanical, Propulsion, Manufacturing, and Production teams, as well as external suppliers and stakeholders.
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- Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.
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Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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- Bachelor's Degree in either Software, Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a relevant qualification
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- 5+ years of experience in professional Embedded Software design engineering settings (excluding internships)




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- 3+ years of end-to-end Embedded Software product development experience
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- NV1 Security Clearance eligible
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- Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating resilience in high-stress situations and a supportive approach with team members.
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Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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- Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience with baremetal, RTOS, FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) and embedded Linux software development.
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- Experience developing aerospace, automotive, medical or similar (high-reliability, safety-critical) software
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- Knowledge of aerospace software engineering standards (e.g., DO-178C) and experience with rigorous software documentation, testing, debugging (e.g., GDB) and production tools. (e.g., static / dynamic analysis and code coverage)
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- Proficient in DevOps activities, including infrastructure management, CI/CD development, and git workflows.
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- Familiarity with Systems Engineering practices and experience developing software under both Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
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Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

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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.

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We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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📌 Senior Flight Software Engineer (Queensland)
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📍 Queensland