Overview
Gilmour Space is a leading Australian space company, developing launch vehicles, satellite platforms and advanced propulsion technologies, and launching from our licensed orbital spaceport in Bowen, North Queensland.
Your role will contribute to our mission of getting Australia to space.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and prioritize AI improvements aligned to business needs.
* Hands‐on development, testing and deployment of AI solutions and workflows through structured and achievable work plans to solve complex business challenges.
* Stay abreast of current and emerging AI technologies, particularly generative and agentic AI, and apply that knowledge to drive change.
* Analyse and integrate with existing API endpoints to deliver AI‐powered automation.
* Develop and enhance AI agentic capabilities to augment and automate workflows.
* Build automated pipelines and optimise model performance and system reliability.
* Evaluate and recommend where AI can deliver measurable business value across existing processes.
* Articulate complex AI concepts clearly to stakeholders without technical backgrounds.
* Coordinate with all parts of the business including engineering, supply chain and finance to identify potential improvements through AI assistance and learning.
* Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and user guides.
* Evaluate training materials to support the adoption and understanding of AI tools across the business.
* Ensure that engineering activities are conducted and documented in accordance with Gilmour Space policies, plans and procedures.
* Other duties as requested by Management.
Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in artificial intelligence, machine learning, software, computer science, and/or relevant experience.
* Solid software engineering fundamentals including code quality, databases, APIs/integrations and delivery hygiene.
* Ability to operate in dynamic, fast‐paced environments.
* Demonstrated experience or strong foundational knowledge in AI/ML concepts, including generative AI, large language models and agentic frameworks.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience
* Understanding of Machine Learning concepts and growing knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models (LLMs).
* Understanding of model evaluation, prompt design, and non‐deterministic system behaviour.
* Experience working with cloud‐based AI platforms.
* Ability to integrate AI solutions with data platforms, pipelines and governance frameworks.
* Interest in the development and maintenance of policies, standards and guidelines for AI/ML development practices, data governance and responsible AI use across the organisation.
* Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to objectively evaluate AI solutions, question outputs and distinguish genuine value from hype.
* Understanding of AI risk, bias, explainability and safe deployment practices.
* Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
* Familiarity developing full‐stack, production‐quality applications.
* A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and practical outcomes.
* Excellent communication and facilitation skills, demonstrating the capacity to effectively communicate with a range of technical and non‐technical stakeholders.
* Familiarity with C/C++, Golang, Python, JavaScript, TypeScript.
* Experience interacting with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
* Understanding of Systems Engineering practices.
* Interest in developing testing and evaluation strategies for non‐deterministic systems, including prompt regression testing and output quality benchmarks.
* Experience using Git workflows and version control practices.
* Awareness of cybersecurity principles and the ability to develop and deploy AI solutions with secure coding practices, data protection and access controls in mind.
Eligibility
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or have an appropriate Australian work visa or work entitlements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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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