PROPULSION TEST ENGINEER - Ref. 2535

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Act as a test team leader after following a period of on the job training and as the department specialist in rocket propellant chemistry (MON, MMH, Hydrazine).

• Handle hazardous substances and support test campaigns on flight hardware and propellant loading operations.

• Facilitate the building and testing of spacecraft development test systems.

• Procurement, maintenance, calibration and storage of propulsion GSE.

• Accumulate Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and pack for transport to international destinations.

• Perform testing and record the test results for spacecraft propulsion systems, from component level through to system Level following Test Procedures, set up and check-out GSE.

• Produce reports on tests performed and make recommendations.

• Liase with customers, company representatives and subcontractors for test requirements, GSE servicing and shipping.

• Attend Planning meetings, Customer and Manufacturer design reviews.

• Load propellants into spacecraft systems.

• Write test requirements, procedures, test reports and equipment records.

• Produce testing schedules and estimating costs, manpower and equipment.

• Research, design and procurement of test equipment.

• Produce shipping documentation to ensure that all goods comply with dimensional compatibility, international transport regulations and Customs authorisation.

• Travel at short notice to international destinations for test and launch campaigns and also to attend meetings and facility surveys.

• Prepared to move and clean GSE either by hand or with the aid of handling equipment, such as cranes, forklift trucks and pallet trucks.

• Work away from home for continuous periods of up to 2 months.

• Wear SCAPE equipment or acid proof clothing/BA for extended periods during propellant loading or decontamination activities.

EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Essential

• Degree level qualification in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

• Able to work as a Team Member as well as to lead a team of engineers whilst working overseas.

• Flexible approach to working hours and times.

• Able to communicate with foreign colleagues and customers with patience and understanding.

• Computer literate - MS Office.

Desirable

• Experience of handling rocket propellants (MON, MMH, Hydrazine)



Agency/Employer: career navigator
Town or City: Hitchin
Location: Hertfordshire
Sector: Defence
Related Job Titles: Not stated
Permanent/Contract: Permanent, Full time
Experience: 5 years
Date: 20-05-2005
Salary: \\\\/ Local Currency / Not stated

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