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Propulsion Systems Engineer
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About The Role
A Propulsion Systems Engineer position is available in Aylesbury, offering a permanent contract with a salary between £35,000 and £46,000 per annum. The role involves supporting the design and development of rocket engines, space thrusters, and chemical propulsion systems for satellite manufacturers. Working within a Systems Engineering team, you will contribute to defence and scientific projects alongside national and European space agencies.
Responsibilities include:
- Applying mechanical and fluidic system expertise
- Communicating with diverse stakeholders
- Collaborating on project teams
A degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required. The employer provides structured training and professional development support.
A rocket engine, space thruster, and chemical propulsion design and development client is looking for someone to join their Systems Engineering team. This is a critical role supporting space satellite propellant and other systems for key spacecraft manufacturers. You will work closely with the National and European Space Agencies for defence and scientific projects.
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Due to continued Engineering team growth, there is an opportunity to join their Systems Engineering team, with training, support, and commitment to professional development.
Skills
- Mechanical and fluidic system engineering experience
- Ability to communicate effectively to a range of stakeholders, playing a key role in project teams and working closely with customers where needed
- Degree level in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related subject
- Decision Making, take action consistent with facts, constraints, and consequences
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Duties
- Perform pressurized propulsion system trade-off analysis based on initial, top-level inputs
- This is a role which requires flexibility and an ability to meet ambitious and often fluctuating deadlines
- Review and interpret higher-level spacecraft requirements generating System Level requirements
- Perform System design including key Electrical, Harnessing Design, routing, and schematic components
- Thermal equipment design and selection using System Analysis of Fluidic, Performance, Structural, Thermal, Reliability, Radiation, Hazard, Safety, Failure Modes Effects, and Critical FMECA Analysis
- Advise on Manufacturing and Assembly Plan, process, and procedures
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