Aerospace Propulsion Engineer

  • Expert Employment
  • Westcott, Buckinghamshire
  • Apr 26, 2026
Full time Logistics

Job Description

My client specialises in the defence industry, produces and maintains various types of weapons and materials. They are also involved in creating composite materials such as carbon fibre tubes and aero-structures.

Primary 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

Seeking 5 to 12 years of engineering experience, Aerospace or Defence industry experience preferred

Knowledge of closed form and finite element analysis

Knowledge of solid modelling and detail drawing creation

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