Propulsion Engineer

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSTL is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to ongoing missions and new developments in gas, chemical, and electric propulsion systems. The role blends hands-on hardware build and test with computer-based design, analysis, and simulation tasks in a fast-moving propulsion team.

The position involves working across design, manufacture, testing, launch-site operations, and in-orbit commissioning of propulsion systems, offering variety and end-to-end system exposure for a proactive

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Project scoping and propulsion system delivery
• Interface with customers for propulsion system
• Initial and detailed system analysis and design
• Documenting design changes using Engineering Change Control
• Support equipment specification and supplier selection
• Write assembly and test procedures for propulsion system
• Assemble and test propulsion system
• Hands-on construction of complete system assemblies
• Perform component/system acceptance testing and test setups
• Post-test analysis and interpretation of results
• Support spacecraft-level testing, launch campaigns and in-orbit commissioning

Skills

Propulsion systems

Hands-on build

System analysis

CAD SolidWorks

MATLAB

EC documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

Responsible ForSpacecraft Propulsion System Engineering OverviewSSTL are looking for a dynamic and motivated 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.

Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.

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. SSTL Propulsion Engineers are responsible for 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 system
• Hands-on construction of complete system assemblies from component parts
• Performing component / system acceptance testing, defining pressure / electrical test setup
• 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 Positive & Enthusiastic Flexible and able to work on a variety of projects/tasks Organised and decisive, high attention to detail 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:
• Computer Aided Design (e.g.

Solidworks) would be beneficial Other useful software such as Ansys, Labview, Matlab etc, would be beneficial