Head of Mechanical Engineering

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 Head of Mechanical Engineering 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 now’s 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 let’s 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.

• Critically review mechanical designs and structural interfaces.


• Design and verify mechanical and structural systems to meet performance requirements for orbital and sub-orbital launch vehicles and satellite systems.


• Develop test plans for the qualification and acceptance of mechanical sub systems.


• Manage and plan the work allocation of the mechanical engineering team.


• Conduct annual performance reviews for the mechanical engineering team.


• Liaise with the other engineering departments and external stakeholders as required.


• Ability to identify creative solutions to complex problems while meeting programmatic requirements.


• Review specifications and other data to develop mechanical layouts.


• Work with the Human Resources team to grow the Gilmour Space team as required.


• Organize the timeline and milestone management of the mechanical engineering team


• Other duties as requested by Management.

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering


• 8 + years of experience in a professional mechanical engineering setting (excluding internships).


• At least 5 years experience in a managerial capacity.


• Highly developed CAD skills developed through design of parts and assemblies
  (Siemens NX preferred).


• Highly developed simulation skills with at least one commercial FEA or Multiphysics simulation package (ANSYS preferred).

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!

• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.


• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of 15+ mechanical engineers.


• Ability to manage large assembly models and drawings.


• Creative problem solver that can bring multiple disciplines together.


• Experience with Matlab, C++, Python and other modelling and analysis tools.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Teamwork / Leadership / Interpersonal

• Display strong leadership and inspire others.


• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution skills.


• Proven ability to prioritize and manage work demands and deliver outcomes.


• Self-motivated and results oriented with a high level of attention to detail.


• 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 website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com). 

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.