Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer

SR2; Reading; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SR2 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of propulsion systems, taking concepts through detailed design, analysis and volume manufacturing.

You will translate early concepts into production-ready hardware, applying SolidWorks, materials selection, tolerance bands, thermal management and transient analysis, and partnering with manufacturing teams to enable reliable, high-volume production.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience with electromechanical systems and propulsion.
• Ability to own mechanical design from concept through production or qualified prototype.
• Experience with rotating machinery and design for manufacture.
• Strong CAD skills and material selection for high-performance assemblies.
• Ability to define tolerances for rotating and thermally loaded components.
• Experience with thermal analysis and thermal management for power electronics.

Skills

Hands-on engineer

Mechanical design ownership

Thermal analysis

Materials selection

Tolerance definition

Thermal management

Prototype testing

Manufacturing collaboration

Problem solving

Rotating machinery

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

SR2 seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design of propulsion systems, taking concepts through detailed design, analysis and volume manufacturing.

You will translate early concepts into production-ready hardware, applying SolidWorks, materials selection, tolerance bands, thermal management and transient analysis, and partnering with manufacturing teams to enable reliable, high-volume production.