Space Materials Textiles Engineer — Flexible Work

Oxford Space Systems; Harwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career opportunities

Flexible working

Benefits allowance

Employee discount and assistance

Job summary

Oxford Space Systems seeks a Materials and Technical Textiles Specialist at Harwell to support deployable antenna lines and deliver spaceflight hardware. You will establish materials standards, work with Chief Engineers and Production teams, and drive design for manufacture and industrialisation at the forefront of materials innovation.

The role involves developing textiles, polymers and composites for space, applying modelling software, and communicating across disciplines to ensure robust,

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or related field.
• Hands-on knowledge of technical textile manufacturing methods.
• Experience with mechanical or thermal modelling software.
• Ability to communicate across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design, characterise and develop textiles, polymers, composites or other high-performance materials for demanding environments.
• Provide technical support across deployable antenna product lines.
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver spaceflight hardware meeting customer requirements.

Skills

Materials engineering

Textile technology

Modelling software

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Materials science

Textile technology

Composites

Job description

Oxford Space Systems seeks a Materials and Technical Textiles Specialist at Harwell to support deployable antenna lines and deliver spaceflight hardware. You will establish materials standards, work with Chief Engineers and Production teams, and drive design for manufacture and industrialisation at the forefront of materials innovation.

The role involves developing textiles, polymers and composites for space, applying modelling software, and communicating across disciplines to ensure robust,