Systems Engineering Lead

2 days ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Dawn Aerospace Full time

Job Description:

Dawn Aerospace is pioneering a new generation of extreme performance aircraft. We are looking for an experienced Systems Engineer to lead our Systems Engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Facilitate collaboration between mechanical, propulsion, avionics, software and GNC teams to ensure an optimized, well-balanced system design that meets program objectives.
  • Ensure teams understand and adhere to mechanical system requirements, maintaining compliance traceability across propulsion, aerostructures, fluid systems, and mechanical components.
  • Maintain and update system performance databases to ensure accuracy, accessibility, and consistency across engineering teams.
  • Evaluate mechanical system performance, reliability, and safety, identifying innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions.
  • General project management responsibilities.

About Dawn Aerospace:

We are revolutionizing sustainable, high-frequency spaceflight. Our Mk-II Aurora spaceplane demonstrator has completed 50 successful flights, and we recently completed the first campaign utilizing rocket engines.

Your Skills:

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of industry experience in the design, development, and qualification of mechanical systems in aerospace or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver complex multidisciplinary systems.
  • Proven track record of technical leadership, guiding projects from concept through to completion.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle ambiguous technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.


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