Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer with up to 1-2 years of work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related fields to join the Gilmour Space family. Working closely with the engineering teams to design mechanisms and structures for our launch vehicles.To succeed in the role, you will hold degree qualifications, be an innovative team player who is passionate about space technology and looking for a long term, rewarding career in aerospace. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Design customer hardware and maintain existing documentationDesign and test vehicle structures and mechanisms using CAD and FEA softwareReview specifications and data to develop mechanical layoutsCreate detailed drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&TAnalyse and interpret data collected during testing SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:Degree qualification in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or related fields1+ years of mechanical or structural design and drafting experience (including internship or personal projects)Excellent CAD skillsSolid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExceptional time management, interpersonal and organisational skills You will be confident, creative with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Hands on experience in "things that move" during your time at university (or prior, since) will be required. 

Mechanical Engineer

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Engineer with up to 1-2 years of work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related fields to join the Gilmour Space family. Working closely with the engineering teams to design mechanisms and structures for our launch vehicles.

To succeed in the role, you will hold degree qualifications, be an innovative team player who is passionate about space technology and looking for a long term, rewarding career in aerospace.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design customer hardware and maintain existing documentation
  • Design and test vehicle structures and mechanisms using CAD and FEA software
  • Review specifications and data to develop mechanical layouts
  • Create detailed drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T
  • Analyse and interpret data collected during testing

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Degree qualification in Engineering – Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics, Aerospace, or related fields
  • 1+ years of mechanical or structural design and drafting experience (including internship or personal projects)
  • Excellent CAD skills
  • Solid technical aptitude, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Exceptional time management, interpersonal and organisational skills

 

You will be confident, creative with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Hands on experience in "things that move" during your time at university (or prior, since) will be required.