About the Job
The Electron Vehicle Development team owns the structures, mechanisms, and fluids systems that make Electron fly. The team generates, analyses, and implements new designs and design improvements across the vehicle, working closely with Production, Program Management, and the wider Electron Engineering group to make ...
As Team Lead, you'll lead a team of Vehicle Development Engineers and deliver engineering projects that meet requirements, on time and with the right level of engineering rigour. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll set priorities, unblock your team, make the risk/reward calls, and act as deputy to the Electro...
Lead day-to-day delivery of vehicle engineering projects across structures, mechanisms, and fluids systems
Key Responsibilities
As Team Lead, you'll lead a team of Vehicle Development Engineers and deliver engineering projects that meet requirements, on time and with the right level of engineering rigour. This is a hands-on leadership role. You'll set priorities, unblock your team, make the risk/reward calls, and act as deputy to the Electron Engineering Manager whenever needed.
Act as subject matter expert and quality approver for all engineering change within the Vehicle Development team
Contribute to design reviews, ensuring workflows, processes, and products meet internal and external standards and best practice
Drive right-first-time GD&T and a lean, efficient approach to project management
Quickly analyse and resolve manufacturing discrepancies and non-conformances
Drive down quality defects and time lost to non-conformances caused by vehicle system design
Assess risk before it happens, put mitigations in place, and verify they hold for future vehicles
Make risk/reward trade calls using engineering, program, and production input to protect both the rocket and the business
Lead risk reduction, cost saving, performance improvement, and engineer-to-order projects across team boundaries
Prioritise competing development projects to get the best outcomes for the business and deliver team and department AOPs
Act as the interface between Program Management and Production so vehicle configuration requirements are delivered on time
Build and refine the team's strategic plan, aligned with management and business goals
Lead, motivate, and develop your team, including building performance management plans and improving poor performance
Coach engineers on technical best practice, lean project management, and how to deliver a positive return on investment
Identify single points of failure in the team and remove them through cross-training and developing capable deputies
Give the wider business clear visibility of status, blockers, and the decisions needed to move forward
Required Skills & Abilities
Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering, or an equivalent qualification
5+ years developing, testing, or analysing mechanical systems
Strong technical ability in at least one domain of mechanical engineering: materials, structures, mechanisms, or fluids and pneumatics systems
A strong understanding of signal acquisition and measurement, including error and accuracy
Sound analytical skills and the ability to think at a systems level
Good hands-on engineering skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to clearly convey your understanding to others
A strong leader with a proven ability to deliver results
Experience leading and developing a team of engineers
Experience as quality approver or SME for engineering change
Strong GD&T knowledge and a track record of right-first-time design
Experience resolving non-conformances in a production environment
Experience leading cost saving initiatives with a measurable return
Experience building strategic plans and presenting metrics that steer business decisions
A track record of driving cross-functional projects and resolving conflict through influence and communication
Ownership mentality: you take responsibility for your team's decisions, attitude, and results
Thrive under pressure and tight deadlines, adapting quickly when priorities change
Balance speed with quality, moving quickly while maintaining appropriate rigour
No task is beneath you. Roll up your sleeves and do what's needed for mission success
A "How can I help?" mindset. Approachable, positive, and focused on making others better
Ready to step in as deputy for the Engineering Manager at any time, for any length of time
Domestic and international travel may be required
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Work Authorization
Citizenship of AU / NZ / EU / NATO
