Senior Electrical Engineer

ZeroAvia; Kemble; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Aircraft Electrical Integration Engineer to join their team dedicated to revolutionizing aviation with hydrogen-electric powertrains. This role will involve ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical systems, developing design standards, and integrating cutting-edge technology into aircraft. The workplace fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will play a vital role in achieving zero-emission aviation. If you are solution-focused and passionate about sustainable technology, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact in the aviation industry.

Benefits

Private health and dental care

Mental health support

Free lunch and healthy snacks

Sports, games and culture clubs

Stock options

5 hours of free flying lessons

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Free EV Charging

Weekly Spot Bonuses

Income Protection and Legal Support

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical systems design and integration for aircraft.
• Strong background in low and high voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop aircraft electrical systems using CAD software.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

CAD Design

Problem Solving

Safety Assessments

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Capital Systems

Team Center

Job description

At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

Engineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more.

Join us at Cotswold Airport, home to some of our aircraft and the workplace of many ZeroAvians. Located just outside the historic market town of Cirencester, you’ll experience a workspace built by engineers for engineers. This is a high-velocity and fast-paced environment with good links to the M4 and M5, so it’s fitting that it’s also our UK Head Office.

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Senior Aircraft Electrical Integration Engineer to join our team.

As a Senior Electrical Aircraft Integration Engineer at ZeroAvia, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the safety, reliability, and performance of the following systems in accordance with the relevant regulations and standards.
• Developing Internal Design Standards for Low Voltage Electrical Systems.
• Development of new Electrical Wiring Interconnect System (EWIS) Design and processes for novel systems such as High Voltage Electrical Systems and Hydrogen Fuel Supplies.
• Helping to establish ways of working for Electrical Design in ZeroAvia.
• The assessment and modification of existing Aircraft Electrical Systems to integrate ZeroAvia developed Hydrogen Fuel Cell Powertrains.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop using CAD software and available tools: Siemens NX, Capital Systems, Team Center.
• Electrical Support on Test Assets.
• Aircraft Electrical Systems and Installation.
• Aircraft modifications, and repairs.
• Perform analysis and testing of Aircraft electrical systems and installations and components to verify compliance with specifications and requirements.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure quality and conformity.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on aircraft issues and problems using diagnostic equipment and tools.
• Supporting and conducting safety assessments and analyses in line with ARP4754B and ARP4761.
• Creation and authoring of System and Equipment Description Reports as well as relevant validation documentation.
• Prepare and maintain Schematics, diagrams, drawings, documentation, records, and reports in accordance with the applicable procedures and regulations.
• Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers, technicians, and operators.
• Keep abreast of the latest developments, best practices, and applicable aerospace requirements.

Who are we?

ZeroAvia is pioneering the shift towards sustainable aviation with hydrogen-electric powertrains, aiming to make air travel truly clean. We have a vision, for not just cleaner skies but also for revolutionizing how the aviation industry approaches technology. We are focusing on:

• Designing and commercializing hydrogen-powered solutions for aviation.
• Fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and problem-solving within a high-velocity work environment.
• Encouraging team members to take radical ownership and challenge conventional approaches to drive innovation.

If you're interested in contributing to this mission, ZeroAvia looks for individuals who are:

• Solution-focused and driven by results.
• Eager to ask questions and challenge existing norms.
• Committed to innovation, with the goal of zero-carbon aviation for a sustainable future.

Why Join Us?

We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with:

• Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too.
• Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
• Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fueled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future.
• Sports, games and culture clubs – connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our subsidised clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening.
• Stock options – so you can share in our success.
• 5 hours of free flying lessons.
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays – to help you manage your work-life balance.
• Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea Furniture.
• Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence.
• Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind.
• Relocation Support to make your move seamless.