Propulsion Engineer, Spacecraft Systems & Testing

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd.; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SSTL in Guildford seeks a dynamic Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to current missions and new developments in gas, chemical and electric propulsion. The role blends hands‑on hardware build and test with design, analysis and simulation tasks.

As part of the propulsion team you will design, manufacture, test and support launch site operations and in‑orbit commissioning, providing a broad, hands‑on engineering challenge across propulsion systems.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Several years' industry experience in propulsion (ideally space).
• Experience with design, analysis and modelling of propulsion systems.
• Hands-on hardware build and test experience.
• Ability to write reports and present to customers.
• Good communication, organisation and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Scope and deliver propulsion system projects.
• Interface with customers for propulsion system.
• Perform initial and detailed system analysis and design.
• Document and implement design changes using Engineering Change Control.
• Support equipment specification and supplier selection.
• Write detailed assembly and test procedures.
• Assemble and test propulsion system components.
• Support spacecraft level testing, launch campaigns and in-orbit commissioning.

Skills

Positive & Enthusiastic

Flexible

Organised and decisive

Attention to detail

Several years industry experience (ide

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Ansys

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

SSTL in Guildford seeks a dynamic Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to current missions and new developments in gas, chemical and electric propulsion. The role blends hands‑on hardware build and test with design, analysis and simulation tasks.

As part of the propulsion team you will design, manufacture, test and support launch site operations and in‑orbit commissioning, providing a broad, hands‑on engineering challenge across propulsion systems.