All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journeyGilmour Space is a leading Australian space company developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies, and operating from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.Are you a creative and experienced Chief Engineer 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 company’s 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:Master’s 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 applicationsDesired 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 programsTeamwork/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 our careers page: www.gspace.com/careerGilmour 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.

Chief Engineer

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 operating from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced Chief Engineer 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 company’s 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:

  • Master’s 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 our careers page: www.gspace.com/career

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