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The Onset Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaJoin or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Aerospace Engineer role at The OnsetThe Onset Adelaide, South Australia, AustraliaJoin to apply for the Aerospace Engineer role at The OnsetGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Job DescriptionMechanical Engineer Aerospace (Sponsored Relocation to Adelaide)15 years ago, if you wanted to build advanced aircraft in Australia, your best bet was booking a one-way ticket overseas or settle for paper engineering.Job DescriptionMechanical Engineer Aerospace (Sponsored Relocation to Adelaide)15 years ago, if you wanted to build advanced aircraft in Australia, your best bet was booking a one-way ticket overseas or settle for paper engineering.Science then, Australias aerospace scene has evolved. Weve moved from maintaining aircraft to designing and building them. From licensing offshore IP to owning the innovations ourselves.Today, sovereign capability is no longer a pipe dream - it''s a national strategy.And engineers? Youre finally at the center of it.Were now entering an era where mechanical systems engineering is a mission-critical craft - designing the muscle, motion, and mechanics that enable high-agility flight and autonomous operations.This Role Is For Someone WhoHas a strong grasp of first-principles design and mechanical systems thinkingWants to see their designs built - not sit in CAD purgatoryThrives in fast-moving, test-driven, zero-fluff engineering teamsIs excited by prototyping, validation, and iteration - on the clock, not in theoryYoull Get ToOwn mechanical subsystems across the designbuildtest cycleCollaborate with avionics, flight software, and structures engineersLead design validation using FEA and test rigsHelp take a platform from concept to flightWork with ex-defence, ex-startup, and aerospace veterans building sovereign IPIf you''ve spent your time designing FSAE cars or leading student teams to actually ship things, you''ll feel right at home.Youll NeedA Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering degree25 years experience designing real-world hardware (UAVs, vehicles, aircraft)Fluency in CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.) and FEA toolsAustralian citizenship (NV1 clearance or eligibility preferred)Whats in it for you?Permanent role, competitive salary + ESOP, and a front-row seat to one of Australias most exciting aerospace programs. No overseas move required, just interstate.Keen to chat? Hit apply or reach out directly to Thas Amorim at thais@theonset.com.au.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at The Onset by 2xSign in to set job alerts for Aerospace Engineer roles.Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 4 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 day agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 days agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoTest and Evaluation Engineer - Multiple OpportunitiesAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 weeks agoPrincipal Engineer - Primary Design (HV Substations)Adelaide, South Australia, Australia 5 days agoTaperoo, South Australia, Australia 1 week agoAdelaide, South Australia, Australia 2 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr