Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

Expert Employment Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment Limited is seeking a qualified engineer to support Aerospace Propulsion programs in the UK. The role involves assembly and component analysis across structural, ballistic and thermal domains to assist design teams.

You will contribute to bid and proposal material, prepare IRAD plans, and help drive continuous improvement. You will also participate in Change Review Board meetings and Phase Gate Reviews for development programs.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in a technical field is required.
• Experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry is essential.
• Knowledge of closed form analysis and finite element methods.
• Ability to create solid models and detailed drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support Aerospace Propulsion programs.
• Conduct assembly and component analysis (structural, ballistic, thermal) to support design.
• Assist bid and proposal preparation including scope of work, technical volume, schedules and budgets.
• Contribute to IRAD plans and support continuous improvement projects.
• Prepare and present TDP process changes for Change Review Board meetings.
• Participate in Phase Gate Review meetings for development programs.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or Chemical Engineering or Physics

Tools

Finite Element Analysis

Solid Modelling

Detail Drawing Creation

Job description

My client specialises in the space industry, produces and maintains various space propulsion materials.

They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero structures.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting Aerospace Propulsion programs.

Conduct assembly and component analysis structural, ballistic, thermal to support design.

Support bid and proposal preparation including: scope of work, technical volume, schedules, and budgets.

Support creation of detailed IRAD plans and support continuous improvement projects.

Participate in Change Review Board meetings by preparing and presenting TDP process changes

Participate in Phase Gate Review meets for development programs

Skills

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field

Engineering experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry.

Knowledge of closed form and finite element analysis

Knowledge of solid modelling and detail drawing creation

Candidates will be put forward for Security Clearance once the job has been accepted.