Chief Engineer Future Programs

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 Chief Engineer - Future Programs looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact Have you ever wanted to help build rockets here in Australia Gilmour Space is seeking a talented engineering leader to join our innovative team and help send Australian-built rockets to space.

Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast our new state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built for designing manufacturing integrating and testing rockets in-house. Equipped with advanced technology and tools it provides an ideal environment for innovation technical excellence and hands-on engineering leadership.

Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of space exploration and helping send Australia to space.

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 innovative things to do:

• Work with the Program Manager and Department Heads to plan manage execute and deliver engineering projects.
• Provide technical leadership oversight and direct support across engineering disciplines to ensure the successful development and delivery of launch vehicle systems.
• Work closely with key personnel across the business on strategic planning technical direction and delivery of company objectives.
• Develop and review conceptual and theoretical designs for aerospace products and systems that meet business technical safety and program requirements.
• Direct and coordinate engineering design modification fabrication integration and testing activities across products and subsystems.
• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with potential partners customers suppliers and collaborators within the aerospace and related industries.
• Plan and conduct operational experimental and environmental testing on prototypes models aerospace equipment and vehicle systems.
• Write and review technical reports operating procedures guides handbooks and other documentation for management engineering teams and external stakeholders.
• Direct Research and Development programs where required.
• Review field performance reports and technical documentation to identify issues troubleshoot failures and improve product performance.
• Plan and coordinate engineering responses to technical problems affecting the vehicle or related systems.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies industry best practices and relevant aerospace developments assessing their potential benefit to the business.
• Ensure engineering projects are delivered on time and in full with any scope schedule cost or technical variations clearly communicated to the Program Manager and broader leadership team.
• Continually analyse monitor and improve the efficiency reliability and stability of engineering systems and processes.
• Travel as required including to the companys launch site.
• Ensure employees work in accordance with company policies procedures safety standards and quality requirements.
• Provide input on training capability development and resourcing needs to support the business.
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving activities as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• Masters degree in an engineering discipline.
• NV1 Security Clearance eligibility preferred.
• At least 10 years of engineering experience.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Demonstrated capability in project and task management execution analysis and product development.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis tools and CAD systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications Skills and Experience:

• At least 15 years of senior engineering experience.
• Experience building leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Strong leadership skills with at least 5 years in a similar role within aerospace or a related industry.
• Experience in space systems engineering risk assessment cost modelling and engineering analysis.
• Highly developed project management skills.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary engineering teams in complex technical programs

Teamwork/Leadership/Interpersonal:

• Strong leadership motivational and negotiation skills.
• The ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of others.
• The ability to lead cross-functional groups and align teams around a common technical direction.
• Well-developed communication interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Proven ability to prioritise competing demands and deliver outcomes.
• A self-motivated and results-oriented approach.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• A demonstrated commitment to health and safety quality assurance continuous improvement and environmental management.

How to Apply:

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to ourcareers page: 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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