Rotating Machinery Engineer – Hands-On Turbomachinery Lab

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Centre for Propulsion and Power (NCPP) at the Whittle Laboratory, Cambridge, is seeking a Technical Engineer to join the Engineering Office. You will own rotating machinery projects from concept through to commissioning, working with researchers, technicians, and industry partners to deliver bespoke experimental systems.

The role combines heavy hands-on engineering in the workshop with design, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Level 6 vocational qualification in mechanical engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Professional registration at IEng or CEng desired.

Responsibilities

• Own rotating machinery projects from concept through to commissioning and data collection.
• Lead design, manufacture, instrumentation, assembly and commissioning of test sections.
• Support test campaigns, provide SME input on rotating machinery, and contribute to data analysis.
• Hands-on engineering in workshop and facility, with occasional travel and out-of-hours work as needed.

Skills

Rotating machinery

Hands-on engineering

Instrumentation & controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

The National Centre for Propulsion and Power (NCPP) at the Whittle Laboratory, Cambridge, is seeking a Technical Engineer to join the Engineering Office. You will own rotating machinery projects from concept through to commissioning, working with researchers, technicians, and industry partners to deliver bespoke experimental systems.

The role combines heavy hands-on engineering in the workshop with design, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and occasional travel.