Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Lead

About the role

Black Sky is looking for a Solid Rocket Motor Manufacturing Lead to lead the rapid scaling of production capabilities and ensure the deployment of safe, efficient and flexible energetics production facilities. The role is based in South-East Queensland and is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and deployment of equipment and methods to scale production capabilities.
• Deploy, troubleshoot and activate process equipment hands-on.
• Document equipment designs, activation plans and operational procedures.
• Develop and manage short-term tactical projects and long-term strategies for facility scaling.
• Create physical data collection systems and database tracking systems.
• Support quick-turnaround investigations to find solutions meeting engineering requirements and mission objectives.
• Prepare and present major project efforts to internal and external customers, including government and commercial entities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline such as chemistry, physics, mechanical or electrical engineering.
• 5+ years of direct experience in energetics production.
• Experience in propellant storage, grinding, mixing, casting and curing.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment design and material process development.
• Extensive experience owning a process from cradle to grave.
• Comfortable collecting requirements, sourcing, implementing and activating process equipment, and optimising for efficient operation.
• Ability to work as an individual contributor and in small teams, and willingness to train others.

Required skills

• Desired: 3D CAD and analysis experience.
• Desired: portfolio of projects showing strong ownership as an individual contributor.
• Desired: experience creating and deploying occupational health and safety systems, including explosive and energetics management.
• Desired: NV1 security clearance (preferred).
• Strong communication, presentation and documentation skills.

What we offer

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