Propulsion AIT Engineer

Role Overview

• Own the writing, review, and maintenance of all assembly instructions, work instructions, and build procedures
• from component level through to integrated module on the propulsion system
• Write and own test plans and test procedures for propulsion campaigns, including pressure test, proof test, leak test, functional flow test, and performance characterisation
• Maintain the AIT schedule for the propulsion system, interfacing with test facilities and ensuring all GSE is available for each test in the plan
• Ensure that all equipment is kept calibrated
• Develop and maintain hazardous operations procedures for all pressurised system activities, in line with safety requirements defined for the programme
• Write propellant handling and loading procedures
• Execute test and assembly procedures hands-on, operating test rigs and instrumentation and recording results to programme traceability standards
• Maintain the propulsion procedure library
• version control, review cycles, and configuration management of all procedural documents
• Support integration of the propulsion system into the satellite structure, contributing assembly procedures for the integration sequence
• Manage non-conformances on propulsion hardware
• raising NCRs, supporting dispositions with the propulsion design team, and updating procedures where needed
• Perform goods in inspection of incoming components, against purchase orders, drawings, and certificates of conformance
• Coordinate with technicians ensuring tasks are understood and completed in line with the schedule
• Support environmental test campaigns involving the propulsion system, contributing test procedures and witnessing campaigns
• Support satellite AIT activities.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience writing test procedures, assembly instructions, or work instructions for mechanical, fluidic, or propulsion hardware in a flight or high-reliability environment
• Practical hands-on experience executing the procedures you write
• comfortable on the bench as well as at the desk
• Experience with pressurised systems
• sufficient to write safe, compliant procedures and execute them competently
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and system documentation to produce accurate procedural content
• Good documentation discipline
• understands version control, review processes, and what traceability means in a flight programme context
• ESD-aware working practices and understanding of contamination control requirements
• Strong safety mindset around pressurised and hazardous operations.

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage
• Annual healthcare check-ups
• Hybrid Work
• A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
• Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support
• We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.