About the Company
Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next-generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles. Conveniently located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our new state-of-the-art facility is purpose-built for designing and manufacturing rockets in-house.
About the Role
Gilmour Space is seeking a talented individual to lead our Avionics (Satellites) department, leading the planning, management, execution, and implementation of R&D, product development, production and mission delivery activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, management, execution, and implementation of R&D, product development, production and mission delivery activities.
- Ensure the department delivers against allocated budgets and to strict deadlines.
- Ensure all department engineering and production activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, plans and procedures.
- Ensure department staff are suitably trained, qualified, certified, accredited and current to meet company policy and regulatory requirements.
- Identify, characterise, communicate, monitor, and aggressively control, mitigate and resolve department programmatic, resource and technical risks and issues.
- Collaborate with leadership, production and other engineering departments to ensure effective business-wide coordination.
- Ensure clear, timely and effective bi-directional communication between leadership and department staff.
- Responsible for ensuring the department conducts activities safely as per company policy, including risk ownership of department activities.
Key Relationships / Performance Management
- Providing leadership, motivation, and direction in the day-to-day running of the Department, setting clear objectives/KPIs.
- Managing performance of the team, ensuring shortfalls are managed and reported to the program manager.
- Collaboration on technologies, processes and culture with the Head of Avionics for Launch Vehicles.
- Monitoring progress and, with HR, identifying areas for skills enhancement and further development.
- Ensuring all workers are inducted and operate to company policies/procedures, including casuals, contractors and visitors.
- Completing Performance Appraisals in line with Gilmour Space policy and procedures.
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in a professional design engineering setting (excluding internships).
- NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred; maintains or is eligible for CPENG and RPEQ.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers.
- Demonstrated experience designing Space systems, subsystems or units. A portfolio of example projects would be looked upon favourably.
Desirable
- 10+ years experience in a Senior Engineering role; Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Experience working in Space or Aerospace industries; extensive exposure to Satellite projects.
- Experience working in both start-up and corporate environments.
- Highly developed Project Management and Systems Engineering skills; advanced knowledge of engineering analysis tools and CAD systems.
How to Apply
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements. Apply now including your resume and cover letter. No recruitment agencies please.