Space Propulsion Engineer: Design, Build & Test Systems

Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL); Guildford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SSTL is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to ongoing missions and new developments in gas, chemical, and electric propulsion systems. The role blends hands-on hardware build and test with computer-based design, analysis, and simulation tasks in a fast-moving propulsion team.

The position involves working across design, manufacture, testing, launch-site operations, and in-orbit commissioning of propulsion systems, offering variety and end-to-end system exposure for a proactive

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Project scoping and propulsion system delivery
• Interface with customers for propulsion system
• Initial and detailed system analysis and design
• Documenting design changes using Engineering Change Control
• Support equipment specification and supplier selection
• Write assembly and test procedures for propulsion system
• Assemble and test propulsion system
• Hands-on construction of complete system assemblies
• Perform component/system acceptance testing and test setups
• Post-test analysis and interpretation of results
• Support spacecraft-level testing, launch campaigns and in-orbit commissioning

Skills

Propulsion systems

Hands-on build

System analysis

CAD SolidWorks

MATLAB

EC documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

SSTL is seeking a Space Propulsion Engineer to contribute to ongoing missions and new developments in gas, chemical, and electric propulsion systems. The role blends hands-on hardware build and test with computer-based design, analysis, and simulation tasks in a fast-moving propulsion team.

The position involves working across design, manufacture, testing, launch-site operations, and in-orbit commissioning of propulsion systems, offering variety and end-to-end system exposure for a proactive