Propulsion Systems Engineer — Spacecraft & Satellites

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

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.