Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer Placement (12 months)
Core
Design, analyze, and validate chemical propulsion systems and components for spacecraft missions, including landing systems and tanks.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer (Intern/Placement)
Builds
Chemical propulsion systems, spacecraft tanks, and pipework for missions like Rosalind Franklin and Mars Sample Return.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Chemical propulsion design, performance analysis, structural analysis, test plan preparation, FMECA, verification analysis, concurrent engineering, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Leadership experience, work experience, passion for engineering and space
Technologies
Chemical propulsion systems, spacecraft tanks, pipework
Responsibilities
Generate propulsion system specifications and perform design/analysis; Prepare test plans and verification analysis; Undertake structural analysis of tanks and pipework; Support concurrent engineering with system interfaces; Deliver presentations at project design reviews; Support spacecraft flight critical operations and telemetry review.
Seniority
Intern/Student Placement