Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Full-Time On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead design and development projects in the Defence & Rocket building industry.
  • Company: Black Sky Aerospace, a leader in innovative aerospace engineering.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
  • Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior engineers and work in a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in aerospace while collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience.

Located in the Crestmead area, we are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer ready to take ownership of design and development projects that make a real impact in the Defence & Rocket building industry.

You will need to be an Australian Citizen who can obtain a Defence Security Clearance – NV1

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Lead engineering phases, ensuring on-time, high-quality project delivery
  • Design/process FMEA, and geometric dimensioning & tolerancing.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with propulsion, electrical, software, manufacturing, range operations, and quality to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly.
  • Eliminate failure modes and support product development and re-engineering initiatives
  • Contribute to QMS audits
  • Documentation and Compliance: Maintain technical documentation and ensure designs meet safety standards, quality standards and regulatory codes.
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership for projects and products and become a subject matter expert for stakeholders
  • Assist & mentor the Engineering design team

About you:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering
  • Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
  • 5 years + experience.
  • Experience with prototype building, jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturability optimization.
  • Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
  • Knowledge of design for manufacture and advanced manufacturing techniques
  • Experience in compliance documentation, reporting, and regulatory standards.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and ability to work independently or cross-functionally under pressure.
  • Experience within an AS9100 QMS — engineering change control (ECR/ECO), non-conformance management and configuration discipline as practice, not theory
  • Australian citizenship and eligibility to hold an Australian Government security clearance

Highly Desirable:

  • Experience in mass manufacturing
  • Experience with DFM/DFA/DFS principles
  • Finite element modelling (FEA)
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
  • Interface management (ICDs) across multi-disciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with defence export controls (ITAR/EAR/Australian Defence Trade Controls)
  • Exposure to specialist domains: mechanisms and separation systems, pressure vessel or motor case design, thermal, composites, or additive manufacturing
  • Experience mentoring junior engineers and interns

Certifications

  • CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent

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Contact Details:

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Mechanical Engineer

Design and Process FMEA
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Failure Mode Elimination
Quality Management System (QMS) Audits
Technical Documentation Maintenance
Parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent)