Mechanical Engineer I

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 'Mechanical Engineer I' 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 :

• Design custom hardware and maintain a design justification file.
• Design, test, verify and validate structures, for flight, test and GSE using various engineering tools (FEA, CAD, test equipment etc).
• Review existing specifications, ICDs and other data to develop mechanical designs.
• Develop manufacturing specifications (2D and 3D drawings) incorporating an understanding of GD&T with supporting tolerancing analysis as applicable.
• Analyse, interpret and provide conclusions on data collected during testing.
• Other duties as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience :

How 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.

16 December 2025 Yatala Queensland, Australia Base salary plus superannuation Full Time Engineering Aerospace Engineering

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