Senior Propulsion Engineer

About the role

Black Sky is looking for a Senior Propulsion Engineer in South-East Queensland. You will design solid rocket propulsion components and their infrastructure, prepare and review manufacturing drawings, and lead the assembly and testing of propulsion components.

Key responsibilities

• CAD modelling and design of solid rocket propulsion components and infrastructure
• Prepare and review manufacturing drawings
• Model, simulate and analyse designs using tools such as FEA and CFD
• Ensure compliance with and improve engineering and quality management processes and standards
• Mentor team members
• Lead the assembly and testing of propulsion components

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance (Australian citizenship required)
• Experience with international standards such as ISO 9001, AS9100 and ASME Y14.5

Required skills

• Professional engineering processes
• CAD package; FEA and CFD modelling, simulation and analysis
• Solving complex engineering problems independently and in a team
• Desired: Autodesk CAD, propulsion design, drawing preparation, composite design and manufacture, fabrication, assembly, integration and testing, Agile environment, RPEng/RPEQ accreditation, NV1 clearance

What we offer

• A fast-paced environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Regular launches from sub-orbital launch sites
• A dynamic team across engineering disciplines