Senior Propulsion Engineer
Ref: MYSPETitle: Senior Propulsion Engineer
Type: Permanent Vacancy
Division: Aerospace, Engineering, Managers, Defence
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Chief Engineer and the Engineering Manager, the Senior Propulsion Engineer will perform research, investigation and analysis for assigned projects and provide support to all engineering staff at the facility. Direct day-to-day Engineering Operations of programs or segments of programs as assigned. Assignments are varied and may not be limited to one specific field.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
BSc degree in Mechanical, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or BSc Degree in Physics with ten years relevant industrial experience or a relevant PhD with five years applicable industrial experience. Technical understanding of mono and bi-propellant rocket engines for satellites is essential
Ability to work effectively with various levels of customer and company personnel.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful candidate will have experience in some or all of the following fields:
Design/Drawing
Engineering Analysis
Thermal Analysis
Structural Analysis
Analysis of test data and production of test reports
Production of Technical Proposals for new programs
Production of test plans and project documentation
Provide technical input into technical investigations
Fundamental principles of Program Management
Provide assistance to bids and proposals for external customers
Interface with marketing to understand the customers needs Input to design e.g. acting upon customers feedback and recommendation.
Provide engineering input into design and development of new products e.g. Derivation of fundamental design requirements/features of next generation thruster.
Interface with other areas of engineering to allow accurate technical assessments
High Altitude Test Facility
Conduct hot-fire tests of bi-propellant and monopropellant rocket engines
Fundamental principles of Data Acquisition
Thermal Imaging
Propellant Handling
Information Technology including Hardware/Software Control and test data reduction
Level of Engineering Knowledge and General Characteristics:
Knowledge of working with European/US Space Companies and ESA
Knowledge of the process of testing rocket engines
Knowledge of hypergolic rocket propellants
Understanding of space program typical milestones and reviews e.g. PDR, CDR, DRB etc.
Understanding of mechanical engineering and some basic electrical engineering
General appreciation of chemical rocket engineering (not necessarily for spacecraft) is essential
We also look for strong problem solving abilities, a proven ability to set and achieve goals and deadlines, and manage multiple projects and priorities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Duties will be performed in a standard office and test environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to work weekends and holidays, and travel. Use of PC equipment is required
Please send CVs to jobs@mydasrecruitment.com
Or for more information call 02891 450107.
