Lead Mechanical Aerospace Engineer | Brisbane

Lead Mechanical Aerospace Engineer 

Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

  
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Mechanical Aerospace Engineer to join a cutting-edge aerospace and defence project.
  
As the project moves into a critical development phase, the team is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Aerospace Engineer to take ownership of key airframe and mechanical systems and support the successful integration of the aircraft platform.
  
The Role
  
As Lead Mechanical Aerospace Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and validation of the aircraft’s mechanical systems.
Working closely with the Chief Engineer and multidisciplinary engineering team, you will ensure the aircraft meets demanding performance, weight, and structural requirements while supporting the integration of propulsion and electrical subsystems.
This role is ideally suited to a hands-on aerospace engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and bringing together advanced technologies to deliver real-world capability.
  
Key Responsibilities
  

• Lead the design and integration of mechanical and airframe systems
• Support optimisation of airframe weight, structural integrity, and performance
• Work closely with electrical and propulsion teams to ensure successful system integration
• Contribute to aircraft architecture and engineering decision-making
• Support testing and validation activities
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams and external suppliers
• Ensure delivery against key programme milestones and performance targets

  
What We're Looking For
  

• 8 years + years’ experience in aerospace or defence engineering
• Background in airframe design, mechanical systems, or aircraft structures
• Experience working in advanced aerospace systems or defence
• Strong understanding of aerospace mechanical design and system integration
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Eligible to obtain Australian Defence security clearance

  
Opportunity
  

• Contribute to a major defence capability project
• Join a growing engineering team delivering cutting-edge aerospace technology

  
Please apply for immediate consideration.