Senior Electrical Engineer

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 Electrical Engineer 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.

• Teach and work alongside a team of talented engineers by developing complex power, electrical and control systems.
• Serve as a Responsible Engineer for Electrical products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
• Ability to fulfill the role of Technical Authority on behalf of the Chief Engineer, as requested.
• Lead small product teams on a quarterly basis and contribute to the development of software engineering designs, processes, and activities.
• Follow and participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
• Support unit and integration testing, operational troubleshooting, and issue resolution, with potential travel to remote sites.
• Supporting architecture development, technology strategy and execution of the Electrical team
• Engage in Research and Development initiatives and support electrical engineering production activities for Launch Vehicle and Satellite product lines.
• Supervise and authorise a range of complex test activities to required policies and standards.
• Coordinate with Mechanical, Propulsion, Manufacturing, and Production teams, as well as external suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.

• NER / RPEQ / CPEng or ability to obtain
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• 5+ years of demonstrated expertise with the design, analysis, development, test and operation of Electrical Engineering
• 2+   years of experience designing complex electrical wiring interconnect systems
• Working knowledge of standards such as SMC-S-020, WHMA-620D, or AS50881H
• Proficiency with CAD (NX or similar)
• Experience managing projects including schedule and work package management
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrating resilience in high-stress situations and a supportive approach with team members.

• Experience designing products for high criticality applications such as aerospace, automotive, defence, medical, mining, or transport
• Advanced manufacturing experience
• Conformance to standards testing experience
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution skills
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage work demands and deliver outcomes
• Systems Engineering process knowledge and experience
• Multi-disciplinary engineering qualifications or experience like mechanical, software or RF engineering

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