Research Assistant in Propulsion

Job Title: Research Assistant in Propulsion

Posting Start Date: 04/06/2026

Closing Date: 18/06/2026

School/Department: Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering

Work Arrangement: Full Time (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Fixed-term

Overview

Are you passionate about Aerospace engineering and rocketry? Looking to use your technical skills to make an impact on the future of propulsion? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering for a motivated individual to join our growing Aerospace Propulsion activity. As a Research Assistant, you will work alongside Dr. Alistair John and a growing research team to support cutting‑edge propulsion test activities.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Work with the team to support propulsion test activity
• Lead on the design, planning and organisation of experimental testing
• Support the design and commissioning o...