At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and develop next-gen drones using Python, CFD, and control systems.
- Company: Freespace Operations, a leading Australian drone manufacturer based in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for innovation.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on cutting-edge technology and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and shape the future of heavy-lift drone technology.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering, Python skills, and experience with UAV systems.
The predicted salary is between 135461 - 165563 $ per year.
Freespace Operations is seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Engineer with demonstrated expertise in industrial electronics and automation, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), control system design, and Python programming. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the design, simulation, and development of next-generation heavy-lift drones, collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams specialising in systems engineering, production technology, automation, and avionics development.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and optimise algorithms and simulation tools using Python to facilitate testing, performance evaluation, and data analysis for UAV systems.
- Evaluate and improve UAV performance through iterative testing, aerodynamic optimisation, and system integration, ensuring reliability and safety.
- Design and implement advanced flight control systems to maintain stability, enhance flight dynamics, and enable autonomous operations for unmanned aerial vehicles.
- Contribute to the optimisation of manufacturing assembly systems.
- Integrate automated control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), to enhance testing, validation, and automation processes in the production of UAV components and systems.
- Collaborate with R&D and production teams to translate designs into manufacturable solutions.
- Conduct comprehensive design and performance evaluations of UAV systems, identifying key areas for improvement and implementing solutions to enhance overall system effectiveness.
About you
- Minimum Bachelor degree in Aerospace Engineering or closely related discipline, master's degree preferred.
- Minimum one year of relevant production experience with heavy-lift multirotor Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
- Demonstrated expertise in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD).
- Experience in Control System Design for aerospace or robotics applications.
- Proficiency in Python programming for algorithm development, data analysis, and simulation tools.
- Knowledge of PLC-based automation and industrial electronics.
- Experience in the optimisation of manufacturing assembly systems.
- Experience in the design and integration of high-tech drone payloads.
- Organised, detail oriented and self-motivated.
Please clearly state in your application if you have full rights to work in Australia.
Freespace Operations is an Australian manufacturer of heavy-lift industrial unmanned aerial systems (UAS) based in Melbourne. We specialise in the design, manufacture and support of advanced heavy-lift UAS for the global defence, enterprise, and public safety sectors.
Drone Systems Engineer: CFD, Control & Python Automation in Melbourne employer: Freespace Operations
Freespace Operations is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Melbourne where innovation meets collaboration. As a leader in the aerospace sector, we provide our employees with opportunities for professional growth through hands-on experience in cutting-edge UAV technology and a culture that values teamwork and creativity. Join us to be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to advancing the future of unmanned aerial systems while enjoying a supportive atmosphere that fosters both personal and professional development.
