How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:
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.
Design, analyse, verify, and document mechanical and structural systems using a spectrum of design, analysis, test, and manufacturing tools to deliver structures and mechanical components.
Own end-to-end product delivery timelines through conception, design, assembly, and qualification.
Define and review hardware test plans for development, qualification, and acceptance.
Interpret requirements and specifications to develop mechanical architectures and layouts.
Analyse test data to inform design decisions and manage technical risk.
Provide technical review and mentoring support to engineering colleagues in accordance with company and departmental engineering standards, policies, and procedures.
Exercise sound engineering judgement to resolve complex, time‐critical problems under pressure, often with incomplete or evolving information.
Perform additional duties aligned with role responsibilities as requested.
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.




6+ years of experience with aerospace or mechanical design and analysis in a professional setting (excluding internships).
6+ years of experience with CAD, designing parts and assemblies.
3+ years of experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package.
6+ years of hands‐on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly, integration and/or testing.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering
Chartered Engineer (CPEng) and/or RPEQ status, or demonstrated progress toward professional registration.
Understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of complex aerospace or mechanical systems,
Analytical/scientific programming experience (Python, Matlab, Excel, etc).
Experience with multi-disciplinary systems.
Experience with structural testing.
Experience with Systems Engineering processes.
Solid understanding and application of GD&T.;
Eligibility to obtain a NV1 Security Clearance.
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.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.
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