Role: Propulsion Engineer
Location: Hybrid remote and Harwell Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire
Magdrive is seeking to hire a Propulsion Engineer to help develop the next generation of electric spacecraft propulsion. The Magdrive thruster will deliver unmatched thrust and efficiency, enabling entirely new industries in satellite servicing, orbital assembly and interplanetary transport.
You will play a pivotal role as one of the early employees of Magdrive, which brings enhanced freedom, responsibility and potential for career growth. The solutions you develop will directly shape the development of the Magdrive propulsion system and have a significant impact on the future of space travel. You will work closely across the engineering and scientific teams to ensure systems integrate together and that they will function correctly in space. A background in spacecraft engineering is paramount.
Magdrive offers a supportive and flexible work environment with the ability to adjust work hours, flexible remote and hybrid working, with competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance and regular company socials. Magdrive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Responsibilities
- Tracking top level performance and relating to engineering design and development parameters.
- Ensure integration of thruster power, mechanical structural & data elements.
- Overseeing product design for operation in a space environment and managing space qualification campaigns.
- Working with external parties to integrate propulsion subsystems onto spacecraft.
- Helping to manage technical direction of major projects (initially focused on the SuperMagdrive project).
- Liaising with project partners (initially focusing on refuelling and thrust balance testing for SuperMagdrive).
Requirements
Essential:
- Five years’ experience in the space industry.
- Degree in engineering or similar.
- Experience in spacecraft or propulsion system engineering and interfacing for spacecraft.
- Taking spacecraft / mission level requirements (flow down) and equipment level requirements and constraints (flow up) and generating a mission performance model.
Desirable:
- Model Based Systems Engineering MBSE
- Experience technically leading propulsion research projects and defining technical and programme direction
- Experience with design build and test of electric and pulsed power propulsion and its testing.
- Experience with spacecraft electric propulsion and mechanical & electrical interfaces.
- Experience space qualifying and delivering flight hardware.
- Interest in refuellable / serviceable spacecraft technology.
Benefits
- Salary £50k (mid-level) - £75k (senior) per annum (DOE).
- 25 days annual leave bank holidays.
- Flexible working hours and remote working.
- Comprehensive private health insurance.
- Support for home office setup.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and a portfolio of relevant projects using the link provided.