The key duties of the position include The Role Under direction, the Mechanical Engineer - Propulsion & Aerospace will work as part of an integrated team across DSTG to undertake the design and analysis of rocket motors and related propulsion systems at both the component and integrated system level. The S&T3-4 (Above) Mechanical Engineer role will contribute directly into Defence programs centred on missile propulsion system development and demonstration as part of a broader team comprising scientists, engineers and technical staff. Key responsibilities of the role include: Undertake mechanical design, analysis and verification of sub-systems, systems-level integration analyses to support advanced rocket motor and related propulsion technology prototype development and demonstration; Identification, analysis and, where required, development of associated software/modelling tools; Develop experimental test plans and transition propulsion-specific analytical models into demonstrable physical tests for evaluation; Scientific analysis of experimental and numerical data to validate models and inform rocket motor and propulsion system design, and; Communicate outcomes of research, design and development activities in reports, presentations and meetings and convert these outcomes into actionable S&T lines of effort. About our Team The Missile & Space Propulsion (MSP) Group undertakes S&T to identify, assess and then develop novel propulsion systems to deliver step changes in performance for future missile systems, via allied international co-development, and in conjunction with an extensive network of AUS Industry and academic partners. The MSP STC capability is employed ensuring the safe and reliable deployment of the ADF's guided weapon inventory. The group has an end-to-end capability encapsulating: advanced propulsion system concept development; propulsion system utility assessments; theoretical design and optimisation; materials development & characterisation (both inert and energetic); through to sub-system development, integration and testing. MSP STC sits at the intersection of each of the GWEO Enterprise, High Speed Weapons and Long Range Precision Fires (all DSR priorities) and is an outcome driven group that operates in a high tempo environment. The group has a key emphasis on transitioning its S&T into Industry to deliver Defence capability options Our Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will have a tertiary qualification in mechanical or aerospace engineering with a strong demonstrable background in engineering design and analysis. Experience in the use of commercial FEA software, and its application to the study of non-linear and thermal-structural problems will be highly regarded. Demonstrated experience in delivering complex S&T projects and working within integrated teams is essential.
