Propulsion Systems Engineer

Expert Employment; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Expert Employment is seeking a Systems Engineer for a rocket engine and propulsion design client. You will contribute to propulsion and spacecraft system development, collaborating with national and European space agencies on defence and scientific projects.

The role offers training, support and commitment to professional development, with a focus on meeting ambitious deadlines and delivering robust system designs.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or chemical engineering degree required.
• Experience in mechanical and fluidic systems.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and customers.
• Ability to make decisions based on facts and constraints.

Responsibilities

• Perform pressurised propulsion system trade-off analysis from top-level inputs.
• Meet ambitious and fluctuating deadlines with flexibility.
• Review and interpret spacecraft requirements to generate system-level requirements.
• Perform system design including Electrical, Harnessing design, routing and schematics.
• Thermal equipment design and system analysis across multiple disciplines.
• Advise on manufacturing and assembly plans and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical & fluidic systems eng

Stakeholder communication

Engineering degree

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering

Job description

A rocket engine, space thruster and chemical propulsion design and development client is looking for someone to join their Systems Engineering team.

This is a critical role supporting space satellite propellant and other systems for key spacecraft manufacturers.

You will work closely with the National and European Space Agencies for defence and scientific projects.

Due to continued Engineering team growth, there is an opportunity to join their Systems Engineering team, with training, support and commitment to professional development.

Skills

• Mechanical and fluidic system engineering experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders, playing a key role in project teams and working closely with customers where needed.
• Degree level in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or a related subject.
• Decision Making, take action consistent with facts, constraints, and consequences.

Duties

• Perform pressurised propulsion system trade off analysis based on initial, top level inputs.
• This is a role which requires flexibility and an ability to meet ambitious and often fluctuating deadlines.
• Review and interpret higher level spacecraft requirements generating System Level requirements.
• Perform System design including key Electrical, Harnessing Design, routing and schematic components.
• Thermal equipment design and selection using System Analysis of Fluidic, Performance, Structural, Thermal, Reliability, Radiation, Hazard, Safety, Failure Modes Effects and Critical FMECA Analysis.
• Advise on Manufacturing and Assembly Plan, process and procedures.