Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer
Exempt from IR35 Initial 6 months ASAP Start
Marlborough, Wiltshire
Our client, an innovative engineering organisation operating in the aerospace and advanced propulsion sector, is seeking a Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer to lead the development of cutting-edge propulsion solutions. This is a key technical leadership role with responsibility for propulsion system design, integration, testing and qualification across a range of technologies.
What You'll Do
- Lead propulsion system development from concept through to qualification and in-service support.
- Evaluate and integrate gas turbine, rocket, reciprocating engine, battery-electric and emerging propulsion technologies.
- Own system requirements, architecture, interfaces, configuration control and technical baselines.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams covering structures, avionics, controls and software.
- Lead testing activities, analyse results and resolve technical issues.
- Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
What You'll Bring
- Degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of propulsion systems, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, combustion and/or electric drive technologies.
- Proven experience delivering propulsion or complex aerospace systems through multiple lifecycle stages.
- Strong systems engineering expertise including requirements management, verification and validation, interfaces and risk management.
- Experience planning and leading complex testing programmes.
- Competency with engineering analysis, modelling and CAD tools.
- Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance.
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