Lead satellite propulsion architecture and performance analysis at Thales Alenia Space in Harwell, working across chemical and electric propulsion systems. Oxford-based work supports major European satellite programmes.

As a Propulsion Systems Engineer, you will own subsystem requirements, design justification, integration, testing, and analysis across project phases A through E. You will support Spacebus NEO, Space INSPIRE, and other recurring or current satellite product lines. The work spans early mission phases through operations, with technical interfaces across customers, PMO, AIT, procurement, mechanical and thermal engineering, and AOCS.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead propulsion architecture and satellite mission design trade-offs
- Maintain Technical Requirements Documents and requirements traceability




- Present design justification at PDR, CDR, and QR reviews
- Oversee propulsion module MAIT and AIT activities
- Run performance analyses for non-conformance reviews

Requirements:

- Engineering, space engineering, physics, or related degree
- Space propulsion subsystem industry experience
- Chemical thruster design and development experience
- Or Gridded Ion Engine or Hall Effect Thruster experience
- UK National eligible for Security Clearance without caveats

Apply propulsion systems engineering, requirements ownership, testing, and analysis skills across Thales satellite missions in Harwell.

📌 Satellite Propulsion Systems Engineer (Oxford)
🏢 Thales Alenia Space
📍 Oxford