Expert Employment

Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

Southampton SO15 0LG

Key information

Pay
£32,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
19 Oct 2026
Closing date
18 Nov 2026

About this role

My client specialises in the space industry, produces and maintains various space propulsion materials. They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero structures.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for supporting Aerospace Propulsion programs.

Conduct assembly and component analysis structural, ballistic, thermal to support design.

Support bid and proposal preparation including: scope of work, technical volume, schedules, and budgets.

Support creation of detailed IRAD plans and support continuous improvement projects.

Participate in Change Review Board meetings by preparing and presenting TDP process changes

Participate in Phase Gate Review meets for development programs

Skills

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or similar technical field

Engineering experience in the Aerospace or Defence industry.

Knowledge of closed form and finite element analysis

Knowledge of solid modelling and detail drawing creation

Candidates will be put forward for Security Clearance once the job has been accepted.