Permanent

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Expert Employment

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1QY

46000 - 52000 Per Annum None

Posted: 24 October 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 23 November 2026

Ref: 2240

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About the Role

This permanent Senior Propulsion Test Engineer position in Aylesbury offers a salary of £46,000 to £52,000 and centres on overseeing design implementation and hot fire test programmes. The successful candidate will support activities across hot fire and environmental test facilities, covering site preparation, fuel and oxidiser handling, pressure systems, instrumentation and control systems. Additional duties include developing test, maintenance and setup procedures, alongside applying space thruster theory and steam boiler operation knowledge. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in mechanical fitting, ideally gained through an apprenticeship or comparable engineering experience, together with strong analytical and safety awareness. The role suits an engineer seeking a hands-on, technically demanding post within a specialist testing environment.

Propulsion Test Engineer with mechanical fitting expertise required. This position involves overseeing the design implementation, conducting Hot Fire Testing programs.
Key Responsibilities
Support in test activities across all hot fire and environmental test facilities.
Ensure comprehensive understanding and knowledge of all aspects of the firing sites, including site preparation, fuel and oxidiser handling, pressure systems, instrumentation, control systems, space thruster theory, steam boiler operation, data analysis, site and system safety.
Develop test, maintenance, and setup procedures for all test activities.
Requirements
Proficiency in mechanical fitting, preferably attained through completion of an apprenticeship or relevant experience within an engineering-oriented environment. Ideally holds qualifications equivalent to a graduate-level course in a related engineering field from OU or similar institutions. Must have undergone at least Level 4 training on the

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