About the company
Southern Launch offers bespoke space mission services from two complementary spaceports in Australia. Its vertically integrated processes for orbital and suborbital launch, hypersonic flight, re-entries from space, and range services for advanced system testing have been proven by customers and regulators.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Model, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer who can bring proven capability to our mission development and flight safety programs. You will play a key role in shaping mission profiles, assessing flight risk, and supporting safe and successful launch and return operations. This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone who has already applied these skills in an operational, aerospace, defence, or high-integrity engineering environment. Responsibilities include:
* Mission development and analysis: trajectory optimisation, mission planning, operational driver assessments, and the development and refinement of mission analysis tools.
* Flight safety: statistical modelling, failure analysis, risk modelling, and the development of flight safety software and mapping tools.
* Launch engineering: meteorological assessment, situational awareness tools, range software development, and support for launch operations.
* Launch vehicle model verification: 6-DOF modelling, aerodynamic and mass property development, and validation of end-to-end vehicle performance.
About you
We value the diverse experience within our team and are seeking someone who can immediately contribute with their existing expertise. We are looking for:
* Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Aerospace, or equivalent).
* Demonstrated experience applying simulation, modelling, and analysis in a complex or safety-critical environment (aerospace, defence, space, robotics, etc.).
* Strong proficiency in mathematics, statistics, and flight mechanics.
* Advanced MATLAB/Simulink skills, with working knowledge of C++ or Python.
* Experience in model-based design and object-oriented development principles.
* Ability to collaborate effectively while operating independently in a fast-paced technical setting.
This position requires you to hold and maintain a valid Australian Defence Security Clearance.