Aerospace Test Lab Lead – Propulsion Systems

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Limited is seeking a Test Lab Operations Lead to head all R&D test activities for aerospace propulsion systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians across performance, environmental, EMC, and power quality labs, delivering verification evidence and certification artefacts.

Responsibilities include resource planning, risk assessments, test readiness reviews, and close collaboration with design, systems engineering, and certification teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience testing electric motors, inverters, or high‑voltage power electronics.
• Leadership experience managing technical teams in a laboratory or test environment.
• Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, control systems, and test automation.
• Experience with HV systems (up to 1500VDC) and safety procedures.
• FMEA/FMECA and root cause analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of RTCA DO‑160 aerospace standards.
• Experience with test facilities operations and H&S in hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Engineers and Technicians.
• Plan resource allocation, workload balancing, and career development.
• Foster a culture of safety, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Support the verification strategy for electric motors, inverters, and powertrain systems.
• Coordinate test requirements with design, systems engineering, and certification teams.
• Oversee safe and compliant operation of test laboratories and equipment, including H&S controls.
• Lead SQCDP and 6S activities in the laboratory.
• Lead pre-test assessments and risk assessments.
• Participate in test readiness reviews alongside the Systems Engineering team.
• Ensure high‑quality data capture, post‑processing, and root‑cause investigations.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Aerospace engineering

Team leadership

Data acquisition

Test automation

HV safety procedures

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Aerospace Engineering degree

Tools

Data acquisition systems

Test instrumentation

Job description

Evolito Limited is seeking a Test Lab Operations Lead to head all R&D test activities for aerospace propulsion systems. You will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians across performance, environmental, EMC, and power quality labs, delivering verification evidence and certification artefacts.

Responsibilities include resource planning, risk assessments, test readiness reviews, and close collaboration with design, systems engineering, and certification teams.