At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver next-gen electric propulsion systems for space applications.
- Company: Leading space propulsion business at the forefront of technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonuses, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression into a Lead Systems Engineer role.
- Why this job: Join a pioneering team and make a real impact in space technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant engineering field and experience in electric propulsion systems.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
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.
Role: As 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 teams.
You will contribute to system architecture development, requirements management, design trade studies and qualification activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Compensation & Benefits
- id)Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benef
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Key Responsibilities
- ities Support the systems engineering activities for electric propulsion progr
- ammes Manage customer and system requirements throughout the project life
- cycle Participate in technical discussions with customers and project stakeho
- lders Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver propulsion system solu
- tions Perform system-level trade studies and technical assess
- ments Develop compliance matrices, verification plans and validation activ
- ities Support manufacturing, assembly and integration activ
- ities Review test plans, test setups and qualification progr
- ammes Analyse and interpret system test data and generate technical re
- ports Contribute to design reviews including PDR, CDR, TRR and MRR activ
- ities Support future product development and technology roa
Requirements
- ements Degree qualified in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or a related disc
- ipline Proven experience within electric propulsion systems engin
- eering Strong understanding of Hall Effect Thrusters and/or Gridded Ion Thr
- usters Experience working with high-pressure Xenon flow control s
- ystems Knowledge of propulsion system architecture, integration and verifi
- cation Understanding of pressure regulation, thermal management and contamination control within propulsion s
- ystems Experience working within the space sector and familiarity with ECSS and/or NASA sta
- ndards Strong systems engineering background including requirements management, verification and vali
- rience: MSc or MEng in Aerospace, Space Engineering, Propulsion or Plasma
- Physics Experience with spacecraft qualification pro
- grammes Knowledge of fluidic, thermal, structural or reliability a
- nalysis Previous experience mentoring engineers or taking technical ownership of p
- Projects
- e salary Company bonu
- working Private healthcare and dent
- ribution Life a
- ssurance Employee assistance p
- rogramme E
- V scheme Cycle to wor
- package Ongoing professional development and
- training Free on-site
- Parking
For more information, please apply or contact me directly at lewis@cranleighstem. co. uk for a confidential discussion.
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