Senior Mechanical Engineer
THE ROLE
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
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
Criteria - Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering, 5 years + experience.
Proficiency with parametric CAD (Autodesk Fusion or equivalent) and PDM/PLM for revision control and release management
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
Ability to obtain a National Security Clearance. This requires candidates to be Australian citizens
Criteria - Desired
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
CPEng, RPEQ or equivalent
WHY BLACK SKY?
Work in a fast-paced environment
Competitive remuneration package
Rockets are exhilarating! Black Sky performs regular launches from our range of sub-orbital launch sites
Work with a dynamic team, pushing the limits across a range of engineering disciplines
Gain experience in a wide range of skills
