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 'Integration Technician (Launch Operations)' looking for a dynamic role where your skills will make a real impact? Have you ever dreamt of working with 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 in Bowen, North QLD near some of the best beaches in the world and sunsets, you will be based at Australia's first orbital Launch Site. 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:
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Structural integration: Install and integrate structural components, panels, brackets, frames, interstages, fairings, and associated hardware.
- Mechanical assembly: Perform precision assembly, fastening, torquing, shimming, alignment, and fit-up of flight hardware. Apply sealant, protective coatings and, adhesives.
- Interface management: Ensure structural components correctly interface with propulsion, avionics, payload, electrical, thermal, and ground-support systems.
- Alignment & measurement: Use precision measurement equipment, tooling, fixtures, and metrology systems to verify dimensions, alignment, clearances, and tolerances.
- Inspection & quality: Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and verify workmanship against drawings, specifications, and procedures.
- Non-conformance support: Identify defects or deviations, document them, and support engineering/quality teams with troubleshooting and corrective actions.
- Test support: Support structural, pressure, vibration/environmental and propulsion testing, functional checks, and launch-site activities.
- Configuration control: Maintain accurate build records, inspection documentation, component traceability, and configuration status as per Gilmour procedures.
- Tooling & equipment: Set up and operate assembly tooling, lifting equipment, fixtures, torque tools, and measurement equipment.
- Safety: Follow all Gilmour Space safety and environmental procedures in order to carry out works safely and minimising environmental impacts.
- Engineering collaboration: Work closely with structural, manufacturing, systems, quality, propulsion, and test engineers to resolve integration issues.
- Launch-site operations: Support final vehicle integration, payload mating, transport, pad integration, and launch-readiness activities where applicable.
- Other duties as requested by Management.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
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Certificate III or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or a related field.
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3 years Relevant hands-on mechanical assembly or structural integration experience.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical procedures.
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Working understanding of tools, fasteners, torquing, measurement, and inspection.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, and attention to detail.
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Good communication and teamwork skills.
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NV1 Security Clearance eligible
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
