Senior Mechanical Engineer - Precision Systems

ProFound People

Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Est. A$146,741 - A$172,637 / yr ⓘ
Contract type: Full time

Senior Mechanical Engineer | Precision Systems | Canberra | Australian Citizenship

A well-established Australian advanced technology company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a small, high-calibre engineering team based in Canberra. This is a newly created senior position designed to bring deep analytical rigour and mentorship into a growing team, working end-to-end on complex, precision-critical hardware.

What you'll do

  • Own mechanical design end-to-end, from first concept through analysis, build, and commissioning
  • Work hands-on across precision mechanical systems, including structural, thermal, and vibration analysis
  • Liaise directly with manufacturers and be involved in the full delivery lifecycle
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, building their confidence and analytical capability
  • Bring rigour to design and analysis processes, reinforcing good engineering practice across the wider team

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years' experience as a Mechanical Engineer
  • Strong analytical foundation - comfortable with tolerancing, structural/thermal/vibration analysis as a natural part of design, not an afterthought
  • Background in precision mechanics, robotics, or mechatronics
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA tools (ANSYS or equivalent)
  • Australian citizenship required

Highly regarded

  • Experience in optomechanical design - mounting or housing optical elements (lenses, mirrors, laser systems)
  • Exposure to composites
  • Familiarity with specialised FEA-to-optical design workflows
  • SigFit experience is highly desirable

What's on offer

  • Excellent remuneration dependent on experience
  • Full-time on-site role in Canberra
  • A lean, efficient one-stage interview process
  • Relocation package where required
  • Security clearance not required upfront - sponsored post-start if needed
  • Genuine mentorship and technical leadership scope in a small, tight-knit team

How to apply

Applications and confidential enquiries to Julian Maggin at Profound People -

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