Located in the Crestmead area, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of design and development projects that make a real impact in the Defence & Rocket building industry.

You will need to be an Australian Citizen who can obtain a Defence Security Clearance – NV1

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Lead engineering phases, ensuring on-time, high-quality project delivery

- Design/process FMEA, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations, and quality to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.

- Eliminate failure modes and support product development and re-engineering initiatives

- Contribute to QMS audits

- Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical documentation and ensure designs meet safety standards, quality standards and regulatory codes.

- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for projects and products and become a subject matter expert for stakeholders

- Assist & mentor the Engineering design team

About you:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering

- Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management

- 5 years + experience.

- Experience with prototype building, jigs, fixtures,



tooling, and manufacturability optimization.

- Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management

- Knowledge of design for manufacture and advanced manufacturing techniques

- Experience in compliance documentation, reporting, and regulatory standards.

- Solid problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently or cross-functionally under pressure.

- Experience within an AS9100 QMS — engineering change control (ECR/ECO), non-conformance management and configuration discipline as practice, not theory

- Australian citizenship and eligibility to hold an Australian Government security clearance

Highly Desirable:

- Experience in mass manufacturing

- Experience with DFM/DFA/DFS principles

- Finite element modelling (FEA)

- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

- Interface management (ICDs) across multi-disciplinary teams

- Familiarity with defence export controls (ITAR/EAR/Australian Defence Trade Controls)

- Exposure to specialist domains: mechanisms and separation systems, pressure vessel or motor case design, thermal, composites, or additive manufacturing

- Experience mentoring junior engineers and interns

· CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Crestmead)
🏢 Black Sky Aerospace
📍 Crestmead