Chemical Propulsion Systems Engineer £40,000 - £65,000
Full time: Hybrid
My client is a specialist engineering company who provide complex, turn-key solutions for the space sector, including applications in astrophysics, accelerators, lasers, and nuclear fusion.
My client is looking to recruit for a Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer to join their team. Lead systems engineering for propulsion across diverse thrust ranges.
Collaborate with providers for both chemical and electric propulsion systems.
Work closely with senior ESA engineers to finalize propulsion specs and configurations.
Develop water-based electrolysis propulsion solutions alongside the CTO and engineering leads.
Contribute to continuous product and systems improvement, and report on project developments.
Conduct performance analysis, validate requirements, and organize ESA/ECSS standard datapacks.
Minimum 2:1 Master’s or higher in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics.
~3+ years in chemical propulsion (CP) systems, with 2+ years on CP components.
~ Skilled in requirements definition, system validation, and subsystem testing.
~ Familiarity with propulsion system interactions with thermal, structural, and mechanical design.
~ Strong communication, technical writing, and multitasking abilities.
~ Background in spacecraft fueling and system engineering.