Spacecraft Propulsion Equipment Engineer

Bedrijfsomschrijving
Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Some travel within UK and international

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, pension enhancements up to 8%, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, share options, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
  • Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/ sell holiday
    • Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
      • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/ 7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted family health, dental insurance and eye tests, lunchtime yoga / meditation
        • Family and Caregiving: Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving

          Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight ( ) to cleaning up space , sustainability is at the heart of our purpose . So what's your next change?

          At Airbus, we specialise in the propulsion systems and components used in exciting missions such as the MARS SAMPLE RETURN mission, the next generation of climate observation satellites such as EARTHCARE and BIOMASS, providing telecommunications and navigation services such as ONESAT and GALILEO, as well as the NASA ARTEMIS human exploration missions to the moon and beyond!

          The Equipment TA will be responsible for several propulsion equipment's for various variants of chemical and electric propulsion systems (eg mono / bi-prop / cold gas), supporting the full-life cycle of the propulsion system equipment; defining and/ or overseeing the design, development, qualification, acceptance, integration, test and operation of the components in the sub-system.

          HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM

          • Ensure performance, qualification, and operation of pressurant or propellant tanks or other equipment's such as valves, thrusters, flow devices, sensors
          • Oversee and provide technical support of the equipment throughout qualification, manufacture, sign-off supplier test results and Spacecraft integration
          • Be the principle point of contact for Airbus DS regarding all technical topics associated with the equipment
          • Prepare, review, and present at design reviews (QSR/ PDR/ CDR/ DRB ) to customer and/ or supplier.
          • Define equipment specification and requirements, and manage supplier design and justification, test plan, verification, user manuals, failure mode analysis documentation

            ABOUT YOU

            • Experience in aerospace or technical industries in the design, development, qualification, integration, and operation of propulsion systems and their components, or similar
            • Working knowledge of propulsion system component(s), such as high and low-pressure valves, pressure sensors, gas and propellant tanks, hypergolic thrusters / engines, pipework or filters
            • Understanding of design and operation of pressure regulated systems
            • Interested in equipment performance analysis, or other numerical modelling

              HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU

              Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request.

              Please let us know if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

              This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth

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              Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

              At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.