Graduate/Junior Propulsion Engineer

Enterprise Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Graduate/Junior Propulsion Engineer to engage in rocket propulsion projects. Responsibilities include designing propellant grain geometries, running simulations, and participating in testing. The ideal candidate will have a degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering and a strong interest in propulsion technology. This position offers competitive salary and strong benefits including healthcare and pension options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits including pension and healthcare

Equity options

Qualifications

• Degree preferably at postgraduate level in aerospace, mechanical, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with testing or lab work is desirable.
• Genuine interest in rocket propulsion and complex engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engage with solid rocket motor ballistics and propellant grain geometry design.
• Run advanced simulations to predict motor performance.
• Participate in hot-fire testing and analyze results.

Skills

Strong knowledge of thermodynamics

Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics

Proficiency with MATLAB

Proficiency with Python

Proficiency with C++

Experience with CFD or FEA

SolidWorks experience

Practical experience with testing or lab work

Education

Degree in aerospace, mechanical, or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate/Junior Propulsion Engineer
Norfolk, commutable from Norwich

If you’ve ever wanted to be right at the heart of rocket propulsion, this is your chance. You’ll be joining a fast-growing engineering team that’s tackling projects few others in Europe are working on, with real scope to make your mark.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on with solid rocket motor ballistics and contribute to propellant grain geometry design to deliver precise thrust curves.
• Run advanced simulations to predict motor performance and support design decisions with data.
• Participate in hot-fire testing, analyse results, refine designs, and help bring concepts to life.
• Collaborate closely with specialists in materials, structures, and manufacturing; communicate findings clearly and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Receive mentorship from experienced propulsion engineers to develop skills in ballistics and grain geometry design.

Qualifications

• A degree in aerospace, mechanical, or a related field (postgraduate preferred but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
• Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, CFD or FEA.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Practical, hands-on experience with testing or lab work.
• A genuine interest in rocket propulsion and solving complex engineering problems.

Benefits

In return, you’ll get a competitive salary, strong benefits including pension and healthcare, and equity options.