Propulsion Engineer
Vacancy Reference: CLA- 412
Position: Full-time
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire, UK
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
At Callen-Lenz, we are expanding the limits of what is possible. We specialise in crewed and uncrewed aircraft operations and technology and, having recently received investment into the business we are going through a period of rapid growth and development and are looking for key roles to assist with these changes. Callen-Lenz offers innovative and customer‑focused UAS solutions through our 4 key business strands: technical services, products, platforms and operational services. We are looking for individuals to help drive forward our expansion, placing you at forefront of UAS development in the UK.
Our Values
- Innovation
- Integrity
- Collaboration
- Excellence
Why Work for Us
Based in the heart of rural Wiltshire, close to the historic city of Salisbury you will join our rapidly growing, friendly and multi‑disciplined team, working on a range of diverse and interesting projects, leading the way in this exciting field and witnessing the full lifecycle of our products. The Callen‑Lenz team are passionate about what we do, and we are searching for individuals to grow with us as we expand into the aerospace industry.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays)
- Buy/Sell holiday policy up to 5 days either way
- Pension Scheme via Royal London
- Company contributed Share Incentive Plan
- Green Car Scheme
- Life assurance scheme (6× basic salary)
- Income protection policy (75% of basic salary)
- Private Health Insurance via Vitality
- Private Dental insurance via Bupa
- Enhanced Maternity and paternity
- 1 Professional membership reimbursed per year
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
- Access to an independent financial advisor year round
- Training & development opportunities
About the Role
As a Propulsion Engineer, you will report to an Air Vehicle Design Team Leader and work within a multi‑disciplined project team. You will deliver solutions to challenging design and integration problems to meet project requirements. You will contribute to novel UAS, integration and test activities throughout the engineering lifecycle focusing on engine testing, characterisation and development into programs of work and supply chain partners.
Responsibilities
- Propulsion integration covering electric / ICE / small gas turbine
- Fuel system design and integration
- Running testing for the Electric /ICE / gas turbine
- Development and maintenance of the test facility
- Creation of test plans and procedures
- Analysis of results from testing
- Hands on experience working within a manufacturing space
- Creation of risk assessment
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, taking ownership for planning and delivering own tasks, identifying and resolving local issues
- Analyse requirements, developing appropriate solutions that meet internal and external customer needs within required timescales
- Support preparation for internal / customer facing design reviews
- Maintain Configuration Management of own design data and written documentation to satisfy internal and external requirements
- Support manufacturing and build teams with engineering queries through close liaison and provision of updates to design data
- Contribute to item, sub‑system, and air vehicle‑level test activities, including flight test(s) and the production of formal test reports
- Proactively support initiatives to improve company culture in areas such as Health and Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement
- Perform other related duties as required
Health and Safety
- Demonstrate in daily activities a commitment to health and safety in the workplace by always ensuring tasks are performed in the safest possible manner
- Report all hazards and incidents that the individual is party to, or observes, in the correct manner.
- When required or directed, participate in any health and safety training.
Skills and Experience
Qualifications
HNC, in an Engineering or Science subject, or equivalent years’ experience.
Essential
- Excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively at own level
- Self‑starting with demonstrable self‑organisational and planning skills
- Self‑motivating and ability to work well in a team
- Personal resilience with ability to adapt to different situations
- Demonstrable problem‑solving ability, working to tight timescales
- Proficient use of engine Dyno and thrust rig
- Proficient use testing software and hardware
- Demonstrable experience of performing first‑order calculations to support design decisions
- Configuration Management experience in an engineering environment
- Hands on experience working within production environment to ensure designs are manufacturable within an effective manner
Desirable
- Proficient in use of SolidWorks or a comparable CAD package, also able to produce technical drawings that comply with BS:8888 standards with a good understanding of GD&T.
- Structural design, analysis and test, including composite materials
- Design, integration and test of electro‑mechanical systems, including powerplants
- Electrical and avionics systems integration experience
- Experience of 3D printing, CNC milling and composite manufacture
- Experience of tool / jig design for composite moulds (or similar)
- Knowledge and application of civil / military aerospace standards
- Systems Engineering experience, preferably within an aerospace context
- Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW
Personal Attributes
- Must be a British Citizen or have an existing right to work in the UK
- Ability to commit to occasional national and international travel
- A full valid UK driving license
- Ability to hold Security Clearance – 5 years residence in the UK
Callen‑Lenz is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. It is essential that the successful candidate must, by the start of their employment have permission to work in the UK. Proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK will be required prior to commencement of employment.
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