Propulsion Test Engineer – Space Systems

Jobs.co.uk; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs.co.uk in Aylesbury is seeking a Test Engineer for Engine, Propulsion or Thrust positions. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 to £43,500 per annum.

You will define equipment requirements and oversee the design, fabrication, and assembly of test rigs for thrust systems and space engineering. The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of chemical rocket engineering, mechanical principles, and basic electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Graduates in Mechanical, Aeronautical, or Aerospace Engineering, or Physics.
• Solid grasp of chemical rocket engineering and mechanical principles.
• Basic electrical knowledge; exposure to spacecraft chemical propulsion is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define equipment requirements and oversee design, fabrication and assembly of test rigs for thrust systems.
• Execute Hot Fire Tests with propellant and pressurant feed systems, alongside GSE and EGSE.
• Coordinate test equipment and test set up design of thrust systems and Space Engineering.

Skills

Chemical rocket engineering

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hands-on engineering

Education

Mechanical/Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics degree

Job description

Jobs.co.uk in Aylesbury is seeking a Test Engineer for Engine, Propulsion or Thrust positions. This permanent role offers a salary of £28,000 to £43,500 per annum.

You will define equipment requirements and oversee the design, fabrication, and assembly of test rigs for thrust systems and space engineering. The ideal candidate has a solid grasp of chemical rocket engineering, mechanical principles, and basic electrical knowledge.