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Senior Development Engineer - Neutron

Auckland Machine Complex💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-14 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, test, and qualify metallic structures, mechanisms, and assemblies for the Neutron launch vehicle.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical development engineer (aerospace structures)

Builds

Neutron launch vehicle structures, mechanisms, and test fixtures

Domain

Aerospace / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

CAD design, structural testing, instrumentation, test data analysis, mechanical system development, test plan creation, technical mentoring

Preferred skills

Composites structures, large scale structural testing, cryogenic systems, pressurized systems, mechanical moving assemblies, NX/Solidworks/CATIA, Teamcenter/Windchill, National Instruments, C+/Matlab/Labview, safety risk assessments

Technologies

NX, Solidworks, CATIA, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments, C+, Matlab, Labview

Responsibilities

Produce and iterate conceptual designs in CAD for structures and mechanisms; Lead testing of structures, mechanisms, and integrated assemblies; Develop test plans and document test data; Produce test jigs and fixtures; Solve technical challenges to ensure project pace; Feed testing outcomes back into design and manufacture; Mentor junior engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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