COMPANY DETAILS
Space Machines Company (SMC) is an Australian start-up developing in-space logistics and transportation capabilities to cost-effectively insert small satellites into desired low earth orbits (LEO), geostationary earth orbits (GEO) and lunar orbits. SMC vehicles will grow in future to maintain, refuel, repair and decommission satellites and other spacecraft.
THE ROLE
In this Sydney, Australia based position, you will be leading the testing of the propulsion system (engine main combustion devices and secondary components such as plumbing) which includes the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead and perform the propulsion system and component testing through cold, fire, thermal-vacuum, static and dynamic test configuration as part of the qualification and acceptance steps before flight.
- Design and maintain all test bench required for cold, fire, mechanical tests. It includes test and operations procedures following space and safety standards.
- Develop and maintain quick design to test practices and processes to multiply the iterations and be able to provide test results to converge and validate the design.
- Participate in design, manufacturing, and test reviews within the propulsion team to ensure constant connection from design to test iteration.
- Able to provide support when required to spacecraft qualification and acceptance testing for flight.
PROFILE:
We expect you to have a degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience in the aerospace industry. A strong understanding of propulsion testing standards (including cryogenic propellant) is required and the ability to operate and maintain the testing bench is desirable. We expect you to be a pro-active, creative, enthusiastic and a result-oriented engineer, with a broad view on propulsion design. Fluency in English is also required.
Experience with following tools is expected: any test data acquisition software, NX siemens or others (CAD), Matlab.
OFFER:
We offer you a unique opportunity to be part of the New Space environment within a small company and propulsion team of space experienced engineers in Australia. You will be able to learn how to design, test and qualify space-rated system with direct application of your skills on hardware.
You will need the ability to work in a start-up environment and grow with us as our capabilities expand. Communication and stakeholder management skills will be key to the success of this role, and we expect you to be a pro-active, creative, enthusiastic and results oriented.
Some interstate and international travel may be required for the role. The ability to obtain an Australian Defence security clearance will be a benefit, but not essential.