About Us

Black Sky Aerospace (BSA) is the leading Australian rocket launch company, providing innovative sovereign capability across the space and defence domains. Black Sky Aerospace designs, manufactures, tests, and operates sub-orbital sounding rockets across its Queensland-based facilities and launch ranges. Our technology enabled the first commercial launch in Australia, and we are now expanding our team to scale our operations to new heights. 

Job Description

As a Mechatronics Engineer you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining electro-mechanical systems used in BSA’s rockets. Responsibilities extend from concept design and simulation, to prototyping, testing and integration. This role works as part of Black Sky’s Avionics development team, contributing to the success of Black Sky’s endeavours across its full life  cycle of products.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Adapt and extend BSA’s developed embedded software and tools for Avionics projects
• Develop real-time software for deployment on avionics systems using RTOS
• Assist in verification and validation of embedded software, by creating hardware and software in loop test infrastructure
• Development of system diagrams, schematics, calculations and production drawings for electro-mechanical systems
• Develop systems using low voltage DC power systems, actuators (servo motors, DC motors), GNSS, CAN networks, ethernet networks

Why Work with Us?

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Competitive remuneration package
• Rockets are exhilarating! BSA perform regular launches from our range of sub-orbital launch sites
• Work with a dynamic team, pushing the limits across a range of engineering disciplines
• Gain experience in a wide range of skills

Criteria – Required

• 3+ years of proven experience
• Bachelor’s degree in mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering or equivalent
• Experience in 3D modelling using Fusion360 software (or equivalent)
• Experience in real-time embedded software development
• Have extensive experience in C and/or C++ programming languages
• Systems programming skills including algorithms, data structures and optimisation
• Excellent communication skills
• Australian Citizenship 
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·       Able to qualify for Ausralian security clearances

Criteria – Desired

• 5+ years of proven experience

• Baseline Security Clearance

• Experience working with international standards, such as ISO 9001, AS9100
• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as CAN, UART  (RS232/RS422/RS485), SPI, I2C, USB, Ethernet etc
• Familiarity with protocols such as Modbus, J1939, CANopen etc
• Experience troubleshooting and analyzing software systems
• Experience working with and testing electrical and mechanical systems

How To Apply

If you’re interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or apply below