Head of Avionics (Satellites)

All Orbits, All Planets - Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian rocket company, pioneering next‑generation hybrid propulsion technologies for small satellite launch vehicles.

Are you a creative and experienced 'Head of Avionics - Satellites' 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. 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.

Lead the planning, management, execution, and implementation of R&D, product development, production and mission delivery activities

Ensure the department delivers against allocated budgets and to strict deadlines

Ensure all department engineering and production activities are conducted in accordance with company policies, plans and procedures

Ensure department staff are suitably trained, qualified, certified (where applicable), accredited and current to meet company policy and regulatory requirements for all activities undertaken in the department

Identify, characterise, communicate, monitor, and aggressively control, mitigate and resolve department programme‑level, resource and technical risks and issues

Collaborate with leadership, production and the other engineering departments to ensure effective business‑wide coordination

Ensure clear, timely and effective bi‑directional communication between leadership and department staff for changes in organisational structure, policies, processes, procedures, status, risk, issues, feedback and concerns

Responsible for ensuring the department conducts activities safely as per company policy (including risk ownership of department activities)

Obtain and maintain an exceptional awareness and understanding of new and relevant technologies and processes in the department's relevant technology and engineering disciplines for the purposes of compliance and efficiencies

Other duties as required by Management

Key Relationships / Performance Management

Providing leadership, motivation, and direction in the day‑to‑day running of the Department, ensuring it is managed effectively by setting clear objectives/KPI's and monitoring these in line with expectations

Managing performance of the team, ensuring that any shortfalls in performance are managed and reported to the programme manager

Collaboration on technologies, processes and culture with the Head of Avionics for Launch Vehicles

Monitoring progress of positions to this role, and in collaboration with the Human Resources team, identify areas in which skills enhancement and further development may be necessary

Ensuring all workers are inducted and operate to the company's policies/procedures including casuals, contractors & visitors on site

Ensure employees work in line with company policies and procedures

To complete Performance Appraisals in line with Gilmour Space policy and procedures

Troubleshooting and problem solving as required

Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

5+ years of experience in a professional design engineering setting (excluding internships)

NV1 Security Clearance eligible/preferred

Maintains or is eligible for CPENG and RPEQ

Demonstrated ability to manage and lead a team of multidisciplinary engineers

Demonstrated experience designing space systems, subsystems or units. A portfolio or a collection of example projects would be looked upon favourably

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

10+ years experience in a Senior Engineering role

Postgraduate Degree in Electronics, Avionics, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering

Experience working in the space or aerospace industries

Extensive exposure to satellite projects

Experience working in both start‑up and corporate environments

Highly developed project management and systems engineering skills

Advanced knowledge of engineering analysis tools and CAD systems

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements

If you are a proactive team player with a passion to get Australia to space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter or head to our website: CAREER | Gilmour Space Technologies | Rocket launch provider (gspace.com).

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.

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