Job Description

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey

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Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

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Are you a creative and experienced 'Head of Avionics - Satellites' 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!

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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 innovative things to do.

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- Lead the planning, management, execution, and implementation of R&D;, product development, production and mission delivery activities
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- Ensure the department delivers against allocated budgets and to strict deadlines
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- Ensure all department engineering and production activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, plans and procedures
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- Ensure department staff are suitable trained, qualified, certified (where applicable), accredited and current to meet company policy and regulatory requirements for all activities undertaken in the department
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- Identify,characterise, communicate, monitor, and aggressively control, mitigate and resolve department programmatic, resource and technical risks and issues
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- Collaborate with leadership, production and the other engineering departments to ensure effective business-wide coordination
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- Ensure clear, timely and effective bi-directional communication between leadership and department staff for changes in organisation structure, policies, processes, procedures, status, risk, issues, feedback and concerns
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- Responsible for ensuring the department conducts activities safely as per company policy (including risk ownership of department activities)
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- Obtain and maintain an exceptional awareness and understanding of new and relevant technologies and processes in the department's relevant technology and engineering disciplines for the purposes of compliance and efficiencies
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- Other duties as required by Management
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Key Relationships / Performance Management:

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- Providing leadership, motivation, and direction in the day-to-day running of the Department, ensuring it is managed effectively by setting clear objectives/KPI's and monitoring these in line with expectations.
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- Managing performance of the team, ensuring that any shortfalls in performance are managed and reported to the program manager.
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- Collaboration on technologies, processes and culture with the Head of Avionics for Launch Vehicles.
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- Monitoring progress of positions to this role, and in collaboration with the Human Resources team, identify areas in which skills enhancement further development may be necessary.
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- Ensuring all workers are inducted and operate to the company's policies/procedures including casuals, contractors & visitors on site.
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- Ensure employees work in line with company policies and procedures.
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- To complete Performance Appraisals in line with Gilmour Space policy and procedures.
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- Trouble shooting and problem solving as required
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Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
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- 5+ years of experience in a skilled design engineering setting (excluding internships)
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- NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred
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- Maintains or is eligible for CPENG and RPEQ
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- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers
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- Demonstrated experience designing Space systems, subsystems or units. A portfolio or a collection of example projects would be looked upon favorably.
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Desired Qualifications,Skills and Experience:

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- 10+ years experience in a Senior Engineering role
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- Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
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- Experience working in Space or Aerospace industries
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- Extensive exposure to Satellite projects
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- Experience working in both start-up and corporate environments
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- Highly developed Project Management and Systems Engineering skills
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- Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis tools and CAD systems
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- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
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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.

📌 Head of Avionics (Satellites) (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Gilmour Space Technologies
📍 City of Gold Coast