Propulsion Systems Engineer

  • Full-time
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Region: South East UK

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Job Description

What will you be doing? 

We are seeking an Aerospace Propulsion Requirements Engineer to join our team in Oxford. The role will be primarily focused on requirements management and system integration for propulsion systems, ensuring compliance across the full engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and maintain requirements capture, analysis, and management using DOORS.
  • Translate stakeholder needs into clear propulsion system requirements.
  • Support system design and development of aerospace propulsion systems (mechanical, control, and fluid subsystems).
  • Provide traceability and compliance evidence for certification and safety-critical reviews.
  • Collaborate with design, simulation, and test teams to ensure requirements are met.
  • Support Test & Verification (T&V) activities to confirm requirement compliance

Qualifications

Experience, skills and qualifications required: 

  • Minimum bachelor's in aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering.
  • Proven experience in requirements management (DOORS essential).
  • Strong background in aerospace propulsion systems (gas turbine, rocket, or related).
  • Experience with system integration, verification, and validation.
  • Knowledge of aerospace safety and certification standards (ARP4754A, DO-160, or similar).

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Why join us? 

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In short you get: 

  • A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
  • A chance to work on the most exciting engineering projects and technologies along with Premium Customers
  • A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
  • A competitive salary
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Pension Scheme
  • Cycle-to-work Scheme among many additional benefits
  • Social atmosphere, regular gatherings, and team buildings
  • Flexible way of working (role dependent)
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