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Dawn Aerospace is looking for a senior and experienced engineer to be responsible for our Spaceplane flight systems. Make no mistake, this role does not require you to have previous experience in the aerospace industry. Instead, we are looking for someone with strong first principles understanding of electronics and are deeply engaged with the systems that they have previously worked on. Proven experience in hiring and managing an agile team in a collaborative environment would be hugely in your

Our Mission - to fly to space twice in a day.This is a substantial, complex project and we are looking for an experienced certification engineer to lead the planning and delivery of all tasks to achieve certification of spaceplane operations.What you will do:- Liaise, and build relationships, with relevant aviation and space authorities. - Ensure novel system design meets applicable engineering standards. - Plan means of compliance and demonstrate compliance to authorities, even where existing

Our Mission - to fly to space twice in a day.This is a substantial, complex project. To be successful in this position you must have a balance of technical mechanical/structural engineering understanding and leadership skills. You must take on an extreme ownership approach to ensure the team meets deliverables successfully. You must be able to communicate clearly and collaborate with the other Team Leads, Lead Engineer and Stakeholders to ensure integration between systems is seamless. As the ai

Our Mission - to fly to space twice in a day.This is a substantial, complex project and we are looking for an experienced flight operations and certification leader with strong technical experience and a practical, can-do attitude.What you will do:- Develop and guide the Operations and Certification Team to best contribute to mission success. - Ensure the team is trained, skilled, supported and resourced to. - Understand internal and external stakeholders and frequently work closely with them

You didn't see a role that matches your expectations? Feel free to apply to our talent pool!About Dawn:We don’t know what the future of the space industry holds, but it’s going to be bright. Every week we see new companies coming to market, using space-based technology in new and exciting ways we had never imagined before. What we do know is that our industry is at the same inflexion point the internet was back in the 90’s dial-up. And the bedrock of all future technologies is mobility.Dawn Aero

We are a leading company in the aerospace industry, specializing in the design and manufacturing of space systems. Our team is made up of highly skilled professionals who are passionate about creating innovative solutions that push the boundaries of space exploration. We are currently seeking an Electronics Assembler to join our team.Job Summary: As an Electronics Assembler for Space Systems, you will be responsible for the assembly of electronic components and subsystems for our space systems.

We're a bustling manufacturing team that produces high-quality products with speed and precision. We're (currently) a small team of awesome people who love what we do, but we could use some help. That's where you come in! We're looking for a Manufacturing Support Specialist (or whatever fun title you choose) to join us and take charge of a variety of tasks. About You: You're a jack-of-all-trades who can juggle multiple tasks with ease. You're not afraid to get your hands dirty (literally, somet

About the workshopThe workshop is clean and well equipped. We have good quality modern machines that are well maintained. The jobs we work on are often complex and require innovative solutions. The work is satisfying and will suit people that take pride in what they do. A typical day may include:- One-off work (manufacturing components for the Ramp;D team):- Work with and coach design engineers to ensure Ramp;D components are designed for ease of manufacture. - Program, prove and make one-off R

An award winning, young, international company based in Christchurch is looking for a financial accountant to support the Senior Accountant. Why because we are scaling - fast!. The role would suit someone who has completed 3-5 years practical experience and is ready to take on exciting challenges in a dynamic industry. Are you keen for a fast paced, agile and collaborative environment where we give you the tools and get out the way? If you are looking for same old, boring and traditional finance

Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a space systems technician to join our New Zealand team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, fast-growing company in the space industry and develop world-leading in-space propulsion technology for small satellites.This role will involve the execution of established processes and the creation of new processes to fulfil orders of existing and future satellite propulsion products. In doing so, you will directly contribute to the success of our customers

In a nutshellAre you looking for an opportunity to join an award winning team with an ambitious mission to enable the next generation of space users by providing dramatically more scalable and sustainable ways to access and move around in space? Then this might be an exciting green field opportunity for you! What you will do: At the macro level, this role is about understanding the company strategy and its future capability needs to identify learning priorities across our global team. On an ind

Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a propulsion technician to join our spaceplane development team in Christchurch, New Zealand. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an exciting, fast-growing company in the aerospace industry and develop world-leading technology. In this role you will primarily be responsible for sourcing and manufacturing components for the main propulsion system of the Mk-II spaceplane.Your experience and good engineering judgement will be valuable contributors to design

Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a Propulsion Test Engineer to join our Christchurch, New Zealand team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a passionate community of engineers looking to change how we fly to space.In this role, you will be doing hands-on work with space grade technology, assisting in designing, assembling and testing our Spaceplane's rocket engines. Responsibilities- Conduct and prepare for rocket engine test campaigns. - Oversee the manufacture and assembly of rocket engine c

Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a radio frequency (RF) engineer to join our Mk-II Avionics team in New Zealand. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an exciting, fast-growing company in the space industry and develop world-leading technology.This role will involve the design of the full lifecycle of RF systems for our Mk-II spaceplane, leveraging both COTS components and bespoke solutions. It requires critical assessments of engineering challenges and the subsequent derivation of suitable requir

Dawn Aerospace is recruiting a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA sometimes called UAV) pilot to join our flight operations team in New Zealand. We're looking for someone with an adventurous spirit who can support us as we push the envelope.This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting, fast-growing company in the space industry and fly the next generation of suborbital, reusable spaceplanes.You are a sharp, precise and talented pilot. Dawn operates a range of aircraft, and you love getting out t