Propulsion Engineer
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)
We are working with an innovative space technology company based in Oxford who are developing advanced propulsion and fluid systems to support next-generation in-orbit missions.
Due to continued growth and ambitious programme milestones, they are looking to appoint a Propulsion & Fluid Systems Engineer to support the development of key enabling technologies from early concept through to integration, testing, and delivery.
This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and taking hardware from idea to reality.
The Role
You will play a key role in defining and delivering propulsion and fluid system architectures across UK and European space missions.
Key responsibilities include:
* Defining propulsion and fluid system architectures
* Developing preliminary designs and performing associated analysis
* Managing subsystem requirements, schedules, and design budgets
* Interfacing with propulsion subsystem and component suppliers
* Leading technical trade studies and supporting engineering reviews
* Planning and executing simulation and test campaigns
* Leading hands-on build and testing of development hardware
* Supporting flight Assembly, Integration & Test (AIT) activities
* Identifying technical risks and implementing mitigation strategies
* Supporting business development activity from a technical perspective
* Mentoring junior engineers
What They're Looking For
* Experience delivering propulsion or fluid components/subsystems from concept through to qualification and AIT
* Experience working within space systems engineering teams
* Strong knowledge in one or more of:
* Propulsion and fluid systems design
* Fluid component development
* Fluidic system analysis
* Propulsion MAIT
* Space systems engineering
* Experience generating verification plans and running qualification campaigns
* Ability to translate customer needs into robust engineering requirements
* Strong communication skills
Desirable Experience
* End-to-end subsystem development (including flight operations)
* Experience with analysis tools such as EcosimPro or Thermal Desktop
* Understanding of spacecraft propulsion supply chains
* Experience across varied budget environments
* Experience in multidisciplinary teams