Job Description

EGM Executive Search and Recruitment are proud to be partnering with Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA) 

We are looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join their innovative team and play a key role in delivering cutting-edge space infrastructure projects.

About the company:

Equatorial Launch Australia, headquartered in Adelaide, operates the Arnhem Space Centre in Australia’s Northern Territory. They are a leading player in the global space industry, providing multi-user launch services. Their ambitious goal is to launch rockets weekly, offering commercial launch services to the growing New Space market. They have already collaborated with NASA and are now entering an exciting new phase of expansion.

The Role:

As a Systems Engineer, you will support the Head of Engineering in designing, integrating, and managing mission-critical infrastructure for successful space launches. You’ll oversee the system lifecycle from design through testing, ensuring all components work seamlessly together to meet operational objectives. Your responsibilities include collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing engineering change processes, and contributing to continuous improvement in their systems engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with engineers to develop critical infrastructure for spaceport operations.
• Manage engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Lead engineering change control processes.
• Engage with system vendors and clients to assess and implement system changes.
• Foster a culture of systems thinking and continuous improvement.

About You:

• Honours degree in Engineering or Science, with post-graduate training in Systems Engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience in Space, Complex Manufacturing or Defence Systems Engineering.
• Proficiency in model-based Systems Engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink).
• Strong communication and technical writing skills.
• INCOSE membership is desirable.
• Due to the nature of the work, candidates will need to be Australian Citizens and eligible for a Defence clearance.

If you’re passionate about space and looking for an exciting opportunity to shape the future of the industry, we want to hear from you! Please call Alex Jeffries for a confidential chat on 0406553740 or apply to the link.