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Senior Aerospace Systems Engineer - Rocket Propulsion

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Aylesbury
1 week ago
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Overview

Join our leading International Aerospace and Defence company. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to play a critical role in supporting our current engine development program. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of a complex, multifaceted rocket engine system composed of numerous components.


Responsibilities

  • Manage the Design, Verification, and Compliance Matrix at a top level.
  • Oversee the overall engine system architecture, including:

    • System-level analysis (FMECAs, radiation, reliability, mechanical, thermal, fluidic, electromagnetic, etc.)
    • Documentation (Design, Design Justification Document, Software Requirements Specification, Engine Test Plan, etc.)


  • Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan and organise project tasks and resources.
  • Support the engine system build, assembly, and test development process by reviewing route cards, build sequences, and integration processes.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering preferred).
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in complex product development within the industry.
  • Proven track record as a technical leader with clear communication skills, leading large multidisciplinary and multicultural engineering teams.
  • Understanding of Electrical or Harnessing Design, routing, and schematic.
  • Proficiency in System Thermal Equipment design and selection.
  • Knowledge of System Analysis, including but not limited to: Fluidic Analysis, Performance Analysis, Thermal Analysis, Radiation Assessment, and Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA).

Contact Information: Toby Isherwood |


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