Senior Space Propulsion Engineer

SURREY IT LIMITED; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

SSTL is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to gas, chemical and electric propulsion developments. You’ll work across design, test and in-orbit commissioning with a strong hands-on element and close customer interface.

You will apply mechanical/ aerospace expertise, perform system analysis, and contribute to propulsion program delivery with emphasis on reliability and detailed documentation.

Qualifications

• Good Degree level in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering.
• Several years industry experience (ideally Space).
• Good all-round knowledge of propulsion systems, with an understanding of valves, regulators, actuators etc.
• Writing detailed reports and presenting to customers.
• Hands-on engineering for hardware manufacture (build and test).

Responsibilities

• Project scoping and delivery for propulsion systems.
• Interface with customers for the propulsion system.
• Initial and detailed system analysis and design.
• Documenting and implementing design changes using Engineering Change Control.
• Support equipment specification and supplier selection.
• Write detailed assembly and test procedures.
• Assembly and testing of the propulsion systems.
• Hands-on construction of complete system assemblies from component parts.
• Performing component / system acceptance testing, defining pressure / electrical test setups.
• Post-test processing, analysis, and interpretation of results.
• Supporting spacecraft level testing, launch campaigns and In-orbit commissioning of Propulsion systems.

Skills

Positive & Enthusiastic

Flexible

Organised

Attention to detail

Space industry experience

Propulsion knowledge

Report writing

Analytical skills

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD

ANSYS

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

SSTL is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to gas, chemical and electric propulsion developments. You’ll work across design, test and in-orbit commissioning with a strong hands-on element and close customer interface.

You will apply mechanical/ aerospace expertise, perform system analysis, and contribute to propulsion program delivery with emphasis on reliability and detailed documentation.