THE ROLE

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

- 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

Criteria - Required

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering, 5 years + experience.

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

- 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.

- Strong 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

- Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance. This requires candidates to be Australian citizens

Criteria - Desired

- 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

WHY BLACK SKY?

- Work in a quick-paced environment

- Competitive remuneration package

- Rockets are exhilarating! Black Sky performs regular launches from our range of sub-orbital launch sites

- Work with a dynamic team, pushing the limits across a range of engineering disciplines

- Gain experience in a wide range of skills

📌 Senior Mechanical Engineer (Queensland)
🏢 Black Sky Industries
📍 Queensland