Senior Manufacturing Engineer (LRE)
Gilmour Space Technologies
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (LRE)
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 Manufacturing Engineer (LRE) 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:
- Lead the planning and execution of additive and other manufacturing activities, including prototype and production component delivery for liquid rocket engines.
- Oversee production of manufactured parts, ensuring quality, traceability, and schedule adherence.
- Manage manufacturing projects within agreed timelines, scope, and budget.
- Support development and implementation of new manufacturing capability, including equipment commissioning and production readiness activities.
- Support maintenance and optimisation of 3D printing equipment, including calibration, routine servicing, and troubleshooting.
- Support procurement and inventory of printer consumables and materials.
- Develop and improve manufacturing workflows, documentation, and repeatable production processes.
- Identify and communicate advancements in manufacturing technologies, materials, and best practices relevant to the organisation.
- Advise on and support procurement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, and associated infrastructure.
- Work closely with design engineers to improve printability, manufacturability, and component performance.
- Liaise with external stakeholders such as suppliers, service providers, and research partners (e.g., universities) as required.
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with safety requirements, quality standards, and internal procedures.
- Provide senior influence, technical guidance and support the development of the junior team.
- Perform other duties as requested by Management
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
- 7+ years of experience in a professional engineering setting (excluding internships),
- 4+ years’ experience with CAD designing parts and assemblies
(NX/Teamcenter preferred, but other relevant experience is valuable - 4+ years’ experience in additive manufacturing or a closely related advanced manufacturing role.
- Strong understanding of additive manufacturing processes and production requirements.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
We recognise you may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!
- Experience in designing or manufacturing rocket engine components
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing (preferred), including working with complex geometries and demanding materials.
- Experience in high-performance industries such as aerospace, defence, motorsport, or advanced manufacturing.
- Demonstrated experience establishing or scaling manufacturing capability, including commissioning equipment and setting up production processes/lines.
- Practical knowledge of metallurgy and material behaviour (e.g., heat treatment considerations, defects, process influences, material testing), particularly in bi-metallic components
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong documentation and process discipline.
- Eligible to obtain NV1 Security Clearance (preferred).
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 (gspace.com).
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.
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