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Date Added: Tue 31/03/2026

Propulsion Systems Engineer

Oxford, OX1, UK
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Company: ALEXANDER ASSOCIATES

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Systems Engineer (Propulsion) 

The Role

We're supporting a growing space engineering team looking to hire a Propulsion Systems Engineer. You'll work on the design, analysis, and integration of propulsion systems across satellite missions.

This is a hands-on role to make sure propulsion systems perform as required across the mission lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Support design and development of propulsion subsystems
Define propulsion architectures 
Run performance analysis 
Carry out trade studies on different propulsion options
Manage propulsion requirements at system and subsystem level
Support testing during integration 
Work with other teams to integrate propulsion systems into the spacecraft
Support issue investigation during testing and operations

Requirements

Experience with spacecraft propulsion 
Experience with modelling or simulation tools
Knowledge of propulsion hardware 
Understanding of how propulsion interfaces with other subsystems
Familiar with system engineering and testing processes
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