Lead Mechanical Engineer

Lead Mechanical Engineer - Precision Systems

Location: Canberra, ACT, relocation support available

Full-time, on-site | Australian citizenship required

About the role

A growing Australian engineering company working on advanced, high-technology hardware is looking for a Lead / Senior Mechanical Engineer to take ownership of precision mechanical design across its programs - the kind of engineer who thrives on tight tolerances, hard requirements, and hardware that has to perform reliably in demanding environments.

This is a Canberra-based, on-site role. We know the best person may not already live there, so relocation support is available for the right candidate anywhere in Australia.

What you'll do

• Own mechanical design of precision hardware from concept through to manufacture and test
• Lead structural and thermal analysis (FEA) to validate designs against demanding performance and environmental requirements
• Drive tolerance stack-ups, GD&T and design-for-manufacture on tight-tolerance assemblies
• Run design reviews and work across multiple engineering disciplines and manufacturing
• Engage suppliers on precision components, and take hardware from prototype to qualified build

What we're looking for

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with strong hands-on precision design experience
• A track record of designing to fine tolerances - we're interested in people from aerospace, semiconductor, defence, medical devices, scientific instruments, or other high-precision fields
• Strong FEA capability (ANSYS or similar) and CAD proficiency in SolidWorks
• Confidence owning designs end-to-end and, for the lead level, guiding other engineers
• Australian citizenship is required, as the role involves obtaining an Australian Government security clearance (sponsored on commencement)

Why join

You'll work on genuinely advanced technology in a fast-growing team, with real technical ownership from day one, relocation support, and a clear path to security clearance.

Applicants must be Australian citizens to be eligible for the required security clearance.