Contract Systems Engineer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Limited, based in Bicester, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the development of electric propulsion systems. You'll collaborate with teams to analyze customer requirements, produce specifications, and manage system architecture.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in electrical or systems engineering, experience in MBSE, and familiarity with tools like Cameo and DOORS. This role offers a dynamic working environment in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering throughout product design.
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity in design.
• Self-motivated and flexible in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis of customer requirements during development.
• Assist in authoring requirement specifications for sub-systems.
• Collaborate with design teams and ensure system architecture alignment.
• Produce validation and verification evidence for certification.
• Develop test strategies tracing compliance with customer requirements.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in electrical or systems engineering

Tools

Cameo

Simulink

DOORS

Polarion

codeBeamer

Job description

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net‑zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise‑free air transportation.

Overview

Evolito develops and manufactures class‑leading, lightweight, high‑power, and high‑torque‑density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, unmanned aerial vehicles and general aviation.

Responsibilities

• Supporting analysis of customer requirements and management throughout the development lifecycle
• Assisting or authoring requirement specifications for flow down to sub‑systems, suppliers and/or customer approval
• Authoring/supporting interface control documents and ensuring alignment with internal and customer requirements
• Collaborating with the simulation, analysis and design teams to assist architect the system
• Evaluating the suitability of the system architecture and making recommendations as appropriate
• Supporting customers, partners and suppliers with systems integration of electric motors and controllers
• Developing system test strategies showing traceability and compliance to customer and system requirements
• Producing validation and verification evidence to support certification
• Supporting resource estimation and risk management
• Familiar aerospace safety analysis techniques

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in electrical, systems engineering (or other relevant technical domain)
• Demonstrated experience of systems engineering principles throughout system/product design development and delivery
• Familiarity with model‑based systems engineering (MBSE) methods and simulation using tools such as Cameo and Simulink
• Experience with requirements and lifecycle management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, codeBeamer
• Ability to deal with system design complexity and degree of ambiguity
• Creative problem solver, with a logical approach to implementing solutions
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work with the desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving environment within a small company
• Self‑motivated with the determination to succeed
• UK driving licence and be available to support visits to supplier sites

Desirable

• Knowledge of motor control algorithms and implementation