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Manufacturing Technician- Electrical


Job Location:

Yatala - Australia

Hourly Salary: AUD 37 - 56
Posted: 9 September 2026 (11 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 7 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

All Orbits All Planets - Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company developing launch vehicles satellite platforms advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced Manufacturing Technician - Electrical 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 nows 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 lets send Australia to Space together!

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:

  • Electronic / Electrical assembly
  • Mechanical enclosure / component assembly
  • Electrical circuit fault finding and diagnosis
  • Assemble cables conduct hand soldering or assemble prototype products based on schematic diagrams; accurately mark changes when instructions vary
  • Install field wiring and termination of motors sensors and smart devices
  • Conduct and record product tests and diagnostic activities to support the production process
  • Build small control panels for basic machine automation
  • Use of power tools manual handling
  • Ensure all work complies with company procedures engineering requirements and regulatory obligations
  • Identify opportunities to improve safety quality efficiency and cost
  • Maintain effective working relationships with Engineering Planning Quality and Manufacturing teams
  • Other duties as requested by Management
Minimum Qualifications Skills and Experience:
  • 2 years of experience in a high reliability and quality manufacturing operating environment ideally within the aerospace industry
  • Fundamental knowledge of mechatronic battery avionic or electrical systems
Desired Qualifications Skills and Experience:
  • Knowledge of temperature pressure and flow measurement devices mechanical and electrical systems and propulsion systems
  • Skill in operating and manipulating machinery with great manual dexterity
  • Experience with forklifts cranes and heavy equipment
  • Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production
  • Ability to rapidly adapt to changes in direction while working in a fast-paced challenging work environment.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
  • Experience with configuration management non-conformance reporting root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.
  • NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred

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.

No Recruitment Agencies Please


Required Experience:

IC