Senior Propulsion Engineer (LRE)

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Yatala - Australia

profile Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 145000
Posted on: 4 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Senior Propulsion Engineer (LRE) 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! As part of the Propulsion team at Gilmour Space you will be responsible for leading and supporting the design test and production of liquid rocket partnership with the LRE team lead you will be leading the technical execution of projects and driving the development of in-house capability and know-how to design manufacture and test these systems. 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:

  • Lead & support the design and manufacture of liquid rocket engines.
  • Support the design build and commission of a test facilities for testing rocket engines.
  • Define testing requirements to qualify liquid rocket engines.
  • Perform trade studies on bi-propellant rocket engines with electric motor and turbine cycles on the orbital rocket.
  • Support trouble shooting of hardware and software.
  • Review drawings for production.
  • Perform design reviews.
  • Provide senior influence and support of the development work allocation of the supporting junior team in liaison with head of propulsion.
  • Create document packages for design reviews and contribute as required to test reviews.
  • Liaise with the Assembly Integration and Test department for production activities and identify supporting mechanical ground support equipment and production architecture.
  • Record technical design details in reports.
  • Overseas travel to meet external consultants when required.
  • Provide senior influence technical guidance and support the development and work allocation of the junior team in liaison with head of propulsion
  • Other duties as requested by Management.

Mandatory Qualifications Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelors (BS) degree in an Engineering discipline
  • 5 years of experience a professional engineering environment (excluding internships)
  • 4 years experience with CAD designing parts and assemblies
    (NX/Teamcenter preferred but other relevant experience is valuable) or
  • Experience with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (ANSYS preferred or NASTRAN ABAQUS CFD codes etc.)
  • Experience designing manufacturing and/or testing Liquid Rocket Engines
  • NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Desired Qualifications Skills and Experience:

Werecogniseyou may not meet all of the below but dont let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team so what are you waiting for Lets send Australia to space!

  • 10 years of experience in a similar role (e.g. propulsion industry)
  • Ability to assist in the identification of company facilities for assembly and production to enable manufacturing efficiency
  • Knowledge of ECSS (E-10/30/60) Mil and NASA standards (as appropriate)
  • Knowledge of engineering analysis tools and CAD systems

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 our website: CAREER Gilmour Space Technologies Rocket launch provider ().

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 strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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