Propulsion Engineer

UK Space Jobs

Guildford

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 95,000

Full time

12 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary from experience

Flexible working policies

32 days annual leave + BH

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contribution

Job summary

UK Space Jobs is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer in Guildford, offering a hybrid work model. The role spans gas, chemical and electric propulsion, with hands-on hardware build and testing alongside design and analysis work.

The successful candidate will contribute to spacecraft propulsion systems through a mix of hands-on assembly, testing, modelling and presentation of results, joining a fast-moving team in a challenging space environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor level degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Several years of industry experience, ideally in space propulsion.
Ability to produce detailed reports for customers and stakeholders.
Experience with mathematical modelling or simulation software.

Responsibilities

Scope and deliver propulsion system projects.
Interface with customers for propulsion solutions.
Perform initial and detailed system analysis and design.
Document design changes via Engineering Change Control.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Analytical modelling

Hardware build & test

Design review

CAD (SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Propulsion Engineer | Spacecraft | Guildford | Hybrid

We are seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute significantly to the delivery of current missions and work on exciting up and coming developments in gas, chemical and electric systems. The applicant should be happy working in a fast moving environment, learn quickly and be capable of both hands-on (hardware build and test) and computer-based (design, analysis, simulation) engineering tasks.

The role focuses on Spacecraft Propulsion System Engineering, working as part of a team of engineers in the design, manufacture, testing, launch site operations and in-orbit commissioning of the propulsion systems. This holistic oversight is a rare opportunity for an Engineer who relishes variety and the combination of practical contact with hardware alongside analytical design work.

Key Purpose of Job

To work within the propulsion group and contribute to major developments and delivery of gas, chemical or electric propulsion systems.

Key Tasks

Project scoping and delivery for propulsion systems
Interface with customers for the propulsion system
Initial and detailed system analysis and design
Documenting and implementing design changes using Engineering Change Control
Support equipment specification and supplier selection
Write detailed assembly and test procedures
Assembly and testing of the propulsion systems
Hands-on construction of complete system assemblies from component parts
Performing component / system acceptance testing, defining pressure / electrical test setups
Post-test processing, analysis, and interpretation of results
Supporting spacecraft level testing, launch campaigns and In-orbit commissioning of Propulsion systems

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

Good Degree level in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

Experience / Knowledge & Skills

Several years industry experience (ideally Space)
Good all-round knowledge of propulsion systems, with an understanding of the functionality of valves, regulators, actuators etc.
Writing detailed reports and presenting to customers
Good analytical skills with some experience of mathematical modelling / simulation software

Hands-on Engineering For Hardware Manufacture (build And Test) Software Skills