Electric Propulsion Engineer

• Job Location: England
• Type: Permanent
• Posted: 19/03/2020

Our client, a global leader in the space and satellite industry is offering a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team working on technology which will impact the lives of millions of people. They are currently recruiting for an Electric Propulsion Engineer to join the UK team on a permanent basis.



Key Responsibilities and Tasks

• Provide technical input to the design and development of new electrical propulsion subsystems for satellites/product lines. This will involve, but not be limited to;
• Managing the technical requirements specification (URD) for electric propulsion equipment and interface with the equipment supplier/s
• Evaluating supplier proposal reviews in TEBs and supporting propulsion equipment definition and selection;
• Preparing technical documentation for the solution through the different project life cycle milestones & reviews (PDR, CDR, QR etc)
• Support to propulsion subsystem fluidic analyses and preparation of analysis reports for subsystem PDR/CDR data packs
• Prepare and manage test plans and requirements for electric thruster-PPU coupled tests and input to system level tests to characterise EMI and multi-firing effects etc.
• Perform subsystem engineering tasks with support from technical experts
• Perform ad-hoc additional duties that will arise from time to time that are consistent with the nature of this position

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

The following are considered essential for this role:

• Degree level qualification in a discipline associated with Space Engineering (such as aerospace/astronautics/mechanical engineering) or related subjects (such as physics). Post-graduate research in a subject field related to propulsion would be desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge of state of the art electric propulsion thrusters is essential (primarily HET, GIE).
• Previous experience in testing electric propulsion thrusters
• Experience of collaborating in a multi-discipline and international team environment
• Proven experience and proficiency in mathematical tools such as Excel/MATLAB.
The following are considered desirable for this role:
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in space projects at different stages of the lifecycle from Phase 0/A to Phase D/E .
• Previous experience in design/specification/testing of electric propulsion thruster power supply and processing units (PPUs)
• Demonstrated knowledge/experience in state of the art chemical propulsion thrusters and subsystem fluidic equipment (tanks, filters, valves, pressure regulators)
• Systems engineering knowledge – across the “Systems V” – to achieve critical project outcomes to time, cost and quality;
• Good communication and influencing skills to build productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders;
• While specific knowledge of European languages is not a prerequisite for this position it would be advantageous to facilitate activities across the organisation.

They offer benefits such as:

- variable company bonus
- relocation allowance (if applicable)
- on-site parking
- private medical cover
- flexible on-site working
- annual pay review

If you would like to find out more information on this position including details of the company and the full benefits package available please contact Yasmin Hamdy on +44 1444 238925 or yhamdy@capital-staff.com

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.