Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and developing electromechanical systems from customer requirements elicitation through to manufacture.
Key Accountabilities:
* Design and Development: Design and develop electromechanical systems that meet customer requirements and specifications.
* Analysis and Testing: Perform analysis of components and systems to ensure product compliance with specifications, and participate in commissioning and testing of products.
* Test Planning: Develop, execute, and document test plans for developmental and production products.
* Technical Documentation: Write technical documents in support of product design and research and development activities.
* Business Development: Support the sales team in business development activities including liaising with customers, preparing tender documents, supporting training, and other customer and internal events.
Qualifications:
* Minimum Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Aerospace or similar engineering discipline.
* Preferred Qualifications: Master's in Mechanical / Mechatronics / Aerospace or similar engineering discipline.
Work Experience:
* Required Skills and Experience: 5+ years experience in a relevant role; defense and manufacturing related experience; experience in analytical tools such as FEA, ANSYS (preferred); experience in electronics packaging, knowledge of MIL-STD-461; experience in modelling/coding using MATLAB/Simulink/Python etc.; strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers, key stakeholders, and peers; experience in New Product Introduction (NPI).
* Advantageous Skills and Experience:
Suitability:
* Essential Skills and Knowledge: Proven ability in CAD, preferentially NX and SolidWorks is preferred; basic understanding of drawing structure and component/assembly tolerance analysis; basic operating knowledge of core mechanical design components including but not limited to gear reductions, mechanisms, and component tolerance analysis; excellent mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities relating to mechanical design; ability to work independently and as part of a team; knowledge of control theory and its implementation; core knowledge in stress analysis in defense applications with exposure to MIL-STD-810.
* Eligibility: Must be an Australian Citizen and can obtain and maintain an Australian security clearance; must satisfy police checks and employment screening verification including employment reference checks; must be able to access information controlled under the US International Traffic of Arms Regulation (ITAR) which in some circumstances can place limitations on persons who hold dual nationality, permanent residency, or are former nationals of certain countries as per ITAR 126.1.