Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Black Sky is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead engineering phases and deliver projects on time and to a high standard. The role works closely with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations and quality teams to integrate mechanical systems, and supports product development, re-engineering and QMS audits.

Key responsibilities

• Lead engineering phases and ensure on-time, high-quality project delivery
• Design/process FMEA and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Collaborate with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations and quality teams
• Eliminate failure modes and support product development and re-engineering
• Contribute to QMS audits and maintain technical documentation meeting safety, quality and regulatory standards
• Act as a subject matter expert and mentor the engineering design team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering, 5+ years of experience
• Experience with prototype building, jigs, fixtures, tooling and manufacturability optimisation
• Experience in compliance documentation, reporting and regulatory standards
• Experience in an AS9100 QMS, including ECR/ECO, non-conformance management and configuration discipline
• Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required)

Required skills

• Parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
• Design for manufacture and advanced manufacturing techniques
• Desirable: mass manufacturing, DFM/DFA/DFS, FEA, CFD, interface management (ICDs), defence export controls (ITAR/EAR/Australian Defence Trade Controls), specialist domains such as mechanisms, pressure vessels, composites or additive manufacturing, and mentoring experience

What we offer

• A fast-paced environment and competitive remuneration package
• Regular launches from sub-orbital launch sites
• A dynamic team across a range of engineering disciplines