System Engineer (M/F)

ThrustMe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space technology company in London is looking for a System Engineer to design and test plasma propulsion systems. Ideal candidates will have a PhD or Master’s in applied physics or aerospace engineering and a solid understanding of electronics. This role involves multidisciplinary collaboration and hands-on assembly in a fast-paced innovation team environment.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in applied physics, aerospace system engineering or general engineering.
• Solid understanding of electronics for creating test boards.
• RF and power electronics experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design propulsion systems and their elements.
• Conduct basic simulations for design validation.
• Assemble and test propulsion systems via vacuum setups.

Skills

Electronics understanding

Project coordination

Multidisciplinary testing

Rapid learning

Education

PhD or Master in applied physics or aerospace engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Breadboard design tools

Job description

System Engineer (M/F)

Founded in 2017, ThrustMe is a pioneering space technology company specializing in advanced propulsion systems for small satellites. We are global experts in satellite propulsion, pushing the boundaries of streamlined in-orbit mobility for the rapidly expanding satellite constellation industry.

As a System Engineer you will actively design, build and test new concepts of plasma propulsion systems, closely collaborating with several physicists and engineers in the Innovation team. You will be involved in making proof-of-concept systems of the new company products, validating them and preparing the documentation, as well as creating the company IP elements.

You will work on the projects covering a variety of engineering and scientific disciplines, ranging from chemistry and elementary physics, to electronics and thermal design. You are expected to have a good understanding of electronics, covering basic breadboard design and prototyping/debugging.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Conceptual design of the propulsion systems and their elements
• Basic simulation using existing tools: electronic circuits, thermal
• Breadboard design of electronics (power & signal) for the propulsion systems
• Assembly and experimental testing of the propulsion systems using vacuum setups, performance characterization and enhancement
• Multidisciplinary testing of various system elements
• Coordination of projects within the Innovation team
• Document writing and reporting

Required skills and qualifications

• PhD or Master in applied physics, aerospace system engineering or general engineering
• Solid understanding of electronics, ability to create test boards and simple control systems
• RF and power electronics experience is a plus
• Ability to learn fast and adjust to constantly changing environment within the Innovation team
• Good skills in precise handwork and assembling
• Knowledge of aerospace systems