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 Senior Flight Software Engineerlooking 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:
Collaborate within a Software Engineering team to deliver products and services, supporting the Lead Flight Software Engineer with technical planning of work packages
Serve as a Responsible Engineer for Flight Software products, conducting technical assessments such as concept studies, trade studies, and COTS solution analyses.
Ability to fulfill the role of Technical Authority on behalf of the Chief Engineer, as requested.
Lead small product teams on a quarterly basis and contribute to the development of software engineering designs, processes, and activities.
Follow and participate in product development processes, including requirements definition, design, verification, and validation.
Support unit and integration testing, operational troubleshooting, and issue resolution, with potential travel to remote sites.
Supporting architecture development, technology strategy and execution of the Software team
Engage in Research and Development initiatives and support software engineering production activities for Launch Vehicle and Satellite product lines.
Coordinate with Mechanical, Propulsion, Manufacturing, and Production teams, as well as external suppliers and stakeholders.
Ensure that all engineering activities adhere to company policies, plans, and procedures and fulfill other duties as requested by management.
Mandatory Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in either Software, Computer Science, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a relevant qualification
5+ years of experience in professional Embedded Software design engineering settings (excluding internships)
3+ years of end-to-end Embedded Software product development experience
NV1 Security Clearance eligible
Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented workplace, demonstrating resilience in high-stress situations and a supportive approach with team members.
Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Werecogniseyou may not meet all of the below, but don’t let that deter you. We are always looking for hard workers to join our team, so what are you waiting for? Let’s send Australia to space!
Proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with experience with baremetal, RTOS, FPGA (VHDL/Verilog) and embedded Linux software development.
Experience developing aerospace, automotive, medical or similar (high-reliability, safety-critical) software
Knowledge of aerospace software engineering standards (e.g., DO-178C) and experience with rigorous software documentation, testing, debugging (e.g., GDB) and production tools. (e.g., static / dynamic analysis and code coverage)
Proficient in DevOps activities, including infrastructure management, CI/CD development, and git workflows.
Familiarity with Systems Engineering practices and experience developing software under both Waterfall and Agile frameworks.
Teamwork/Leadership/Interpersonal:
Strong teamwork, motivational, and negotiation skills, with the ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of the team.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.
Proven capability to prioritise tasks, manage workload, and consistently deliver results.
Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a keen attention to detail.
Committed to health and safety, quality assurance, continuous improvement, and environmental management.
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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