Electrical Engineer I

Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms, advanced propulsion technologies; and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.

Are you a creative and experienced Electrical Engineer I 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.

How you will contribute to our mission in getting Australia to space:

• Contributing as part of a team of Electrical Engineers to deliver hardware products
• Participating in the development of Electrical Engineering designs, processes and activities
• Undertaking accountability as a Responsible Engineer for hardware and/or software produced by the Electrical Engineering team
• Adhering to and participating in product development engineering processes including: requirements definition, preliminary / detailed design, review, procurement / manufacture, assembly, integration and verification / validation
• Conducting technical analysis, trade studies, design and sizing of solutions
• Supporting investigations, troubleshooting, modifications and fixes / repairs
• Supporting execution of Research and Development activities
• Engaging with external suppliers, subcontractors and stakeholders
• Ensuring engineering activities and documentation are conducted in accordance with Gilmour Space policies, plans and procedures
• Other duties as requested by Management

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a relevant qualification
• Ability to operate in dynamic, fast paced environments
• Demonstrated resilience in high stress situations
• NV1 Security Clearance eligible preferred.

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Experience with electrical motors, actuators, batteries, power systems, or electrical wiring interconnection systems
• Experience working with industrial automation technology such as SCADA and PLCs
• Exposure to C/C++, electronics, FPGA’s, and embedded programming
• Familiarity with the National Instruments platform, particularly LabVIEW
• Familiarity with HMI design.
• Exceptional time management, communication, and people skills
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with Engineering and Production teams
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, challenging work environment
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment with a desire and willingness to assist other team members in the general day to day running of the department

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.

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.