Research Assistant in Propulsion

The Role

In this varied and dynamic role, you will be a key part of our experimental research group. You will take a lead role in the design, planning, and organisation of propulsion testing, ensuring all activities are safe and rigorously documented.

Your daily activities will include:

• Leading the design and commissioning of new test equipment.
• Conducting risk assessments and planning safe experimental test activities.
• Organising, managing, and preparing research data for analysis.
• Contributing to high-impact reports, conference abstracts, and journal articles.
• Supporting undergraduate extra-curricular and dissertation projects that utilise the group’s test facilities.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a proactive team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary research environment. You should possess a masters or good honours degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline, alongside practical experience in rocketry and propulsion testing.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong technical knowledge of propulsion systems.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly with data acquisition software.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to meet specified deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with experience in preparing research outputs or reports.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with PhD students and external collaborators.