A leading space propulsion business is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development and delivery of next-generation electric propulsion systems for commercial, scientific and defence space applications.
Operating at the forefront of spacecraft propulsion technology, the organisation designs and manufactures advanced propulsion systems and precision fluidic components used by major spacecraft manufacturers across the globe
.
Due to continued growth in electric propulsion programmes, they are looking to strengthen their Systems Engineering capability with an experienced engineer capable of taking ownership of complex technical projects. This role offers the opportunity to progress into a Lead Systems Engineer position as the business continues to expand its electric propulsion capabilit
y.
Senior Systems Engineer – Electric Propuls
ionBuckinghamshire (Hybr
id)Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benef
itsFull-time, P
erm
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RoleAs a Senior Systems Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, integration, verification and delivery of electric propulsion systems, working closely with customers, engineering specialists, project managers and product assurance te
ams.You will contribute to system architecture development, requirements management, design trade studies and qualification activities throughout the project lifecy
cle.
Key Responsibil
* itiesSupport the systems engineering activities for electric propulsion progr
* ammesManage customer and system requirements throughout the project life
* cycleParticipate in technical discussions with customers and project stakeho
* ldersCoordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver propulsion system solu
* tionsPerform system-level trade studies and technical assess
* mentsDevelop compliance matrices, verification plans and validation activ
* itiesSupport manufacturing, assembly and integration activ
* itiesReview test plans, test setups and qualification progr
* ammesAnalyse and interpret system test data and generate technical re
* portsContribute to design reviews including PDR, CDR, TRR and MRR activ
* itiesSupport future product development and technology roa
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Requir
* ementsDegree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related disc
* iplineProven experience within electric propulsion systems engin
* eeringStrong understanding of Hall Effect Thrusters and/or Gridded Ion Thr
* ustersExperience working with high-pressure Xenon flow control s
* ystemsKnowledge of propulsion system architecture, integration and verifi
* cationUnderstanding of pressure regulation, thermal management and contamination control within propulsion s
* ystemsExperience working within the space sector and familiarity with ECSS and/or NASA sta
* ndardsStrong systems engineering background including requirements management, verification and vali
dation
Desirable Expe
* rience:MSc or MEng in Aerospace, Space Engineering, Propulsion or Plasma
* PhysicsExperience with spacecraft qualification pro
* grammesKnowledge of fluidic, thermal, structural or reliability a
* nalysisPrevious experience mentoring engineers or taking technical ownership of p
rojects
* BenefitsCompetitiv
* e salaryCompany bonu
* s schemeHybrid
* workingPrivate healthcare and dent
* al coverMatched pension cont
* ributionLife a
* ssuranceEmployee assistance p
* rogrammeE
* V schemeCycle to wor
* k schemeRelocation
* packageOngoing professional development and
* trainingFree on-site
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For more information, please apply or contact me directly at lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk for a confidential di
scussion.