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Mechanical Engineer (Space Launch)

Dawn Aerospace

Dawn Aerospace

Other Engineering
Christchurch, New Zealand
Posted 6+ months ago

Our Mission - to fly to space twice in a day.

This is a substantial, complex project. Are you a talented problem solver? Drawing from past experience you will ensure complex mechanical components meet their requirements as well as considering design for manufacture. Aviation, space or other high-performance engineering experience is beneficial.

Are you driven, organised and able to work with a wide variety of people? Do you have a 'can do' attitude, are you flexible and adaptable, but will stay within appropriate processes and procedures? Then this role could be for you!

You will:

  • Design and manufacture our reusable launch vehicle system
  • Develop vehicle subsystems from high-level requirements
  • Design for manufacturing
  • Manufacture and assemble spaceplanes
  • Test and qualify flight hardware
  • Conduct compliance reporting
  • Perform peer review and release of designs

Looking for more information or if you think you have what it takes, have a look at our Careers page: www.dawnaerospace.com/spacelaunchjobs