Senior Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

Morson Edge; Harwell; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Group is seeking a highly capable Space Propulsion Systems Engineer to join its Harwell-based propulsion centre of excellence. You will drive propulsion subsystem activities from MAIT to Architecture, manage interfaces with customers and suppliers, and develop critical design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

You will interpret system requirements, contribute to trade-off studies, and support design reviews with a strong focus on time, cost and quality.

Qualifications

• Degree in Space Engineering or related fields (e.g., physics).
• Direct space propulsion experience desirable, especially propulsion systems.
• Experience with chemical or electric propulsion systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion subsystem activities across MAIT and Architecture.
• Prepare subsystem design justification for major design reviews.
• Develop and maintain TRD baselines and subsystem analysis reports.
• Support IVVQ activities and non-conformance investigations.
• Interface with customer teams, PMO, and suppliers to manage propulsion interfaces.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of propulsion products and processes.

Skills

Systems engineering

Propulsion knowledge

Requirement management

Education

Degree in Space Engineering / related (Physics)

Tools

EcosimPro

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Morson Group is seeking a highly capable Space Propulsion Systems Engineer to join its Harwell-based propulsion centre of excellence. You will drive propulsion subsystem activities from MAIT to Architecture, manage interfaces with customers and suppliers, and develop critical design documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

You will interpret system requirements, contribute to trade-off studies, and support design reviews with a strong focus on time, cost and quality.