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.

Our benefits include:

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 (6x 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.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks