All Orbits, All Planets – Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.
Are you a creative and experienced Avionics Engineer I looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact?
Well now's your chance!
We're building orbital launch vehicles in Australia — and avionics is at the centre of that effort.
Power systems, onboard computers, sensors, networks and control systems all need to work together in demanding environments.
As an Avionics Engineer I, you'll join a high-performing team working on real flight hardware and software from day one.
This role is designed for early-career or graduate engineers who want hands-on experience across the full engineering lifecycle — from requirements and design through integration, verification, testing and operations.
You'll learn quickly, take on increasing responsibility, and contribute directly to systems that fly.
How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:
Contribute as part of a team of Avionics Engineers delivering avionics systems
Support requirements definition, design activities, reviews
Assist with integration of avionics units and subsystems including power, compute, sensors, communications and control interfaces
Support verification and validation (V&V;) activities at unit and subsystem level
Develop and execute test procedures, capture results and assist in closing out requirements
Support environmental, functional and integration testing campaigns
Assist with troubleshooting, investigations and corrective actions
Contribute to concept studies, trade studies and COTS evaluations under guidance of senior engineers
Support Research and Development activities and production engineering tasks
Coordinate with Mechanical, Propulsion, Manufacturing and Production teams




Engage with suppliers and subcontractors as required
Ensure engineering activities are documented and conducted in accordance with company policies and procedures
Other duties as requested by Management
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Computer Systems, Mechatronics Engineering or relevant qualification
Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments
Demonstrated resilience and willingness to learn in high-pressure situationsStrong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
PCB development of analogue, digital and mixed-signal circuits
Hands-on electronics testing, troubleshooting and debugging
Embedded software development (baremetal, RTOS, embedded Linux)
FPGA/SoC hardware and software development
Integration and verification of avionics units
Electronics analysis including circuit simulation, power and thermal assessments
RF fundamentals including antenna design, link budgets or EMI testing
Systems Engineering practises
Space or aerospace engineering standards (e.g. GSFC-STD-****A, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DO-254, DO-178)
Experience in space, aerospace or automotive industries
Exposure to waterfall and/or agile development frameworks
The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, practical and eager to build real systems, not just analyse them on paper.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.
Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal chance employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
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