Design Engineer I-IV (Multiple Levels)

Zulu Pods; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Zulu Pods is looking for experienced Design Engineers to advance innovative fluid delivery solutions in a startup environment. Candidates will work on developing and testing patented technologies, requiring a background in mechanical or aerospace engineering. The position offers competitive salaries, equity opportunities, and a collaborative team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Equity opportunities

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Generous parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic startup environment

Qualifications

• 0-2 years relevant experience for Design Engineer I.
• 2-5 years relevant experience for Design Engineer II.
• 5-8 years relevant experience for Design Engineer III (Senior).
• 8+ years relevant experience for Design Engineer IV (Staff/Principle).

Responsibilities

• Develop new design architectures for fluid delivery.
• Assist in manufacturing of prototypes.
• Conduct design reviews.
• Test prototypes and analyze performance.

Skills

Fluid Mechanics

CAD

CFD

Turbomachinery

Mechanical System Manufacturing

Education

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Zulu Pods is shaping the future of fluid delivery with innovation and integrity, and we are seeking highly motivated team players to join us in this mission.

We believe in bringing your human to work and embrace out of the box thinking and creativity. We also believe in excellence and competence, with an engineering team boasting extensive turbomachinery mechanical design expertise and holding a combined experience of more than 150 years.

At Zulu Pods, we

• operate withIntegrity,
• takeExtreme Ownership,
• lift each other up withServant Leadership,
• win byExceeding Expectations, and
• succeed withOptimistic Vision.

If these values describe you, please continue:

We are seeking experienced design engineers to continue developing our patented ZPod technology as well as to explore potential new markets by designing, prototyping, and testing new products.

We have developed and tested several design architectures and are looking to mature some and create new ones. Also, additional product opportunities have come to light that will require engineering from the ground up. To accomplish these may require an in-depth comprehension of fluid mechanics or electromechanical devices and controls.

Furthermore, Zulu Pods is a place where engineers apply their knowledge on and off the computer. Though on the job training and learning is always applicable and encouraged, an ideal candidate is experienced or at least interested in all aspects of engineering. Experience in the following key areas is preferred if not required:

CAD, test protocols and conduct, instrumentation, mechanical system manufacturing and assembly, fluid mechanics, CFD, turbomachinery, bearing lubrication and cooling.

A broad understanding of aerospace applications is greatly beneficial as products progress towards representative testing on turbojet engines, drivetrain, and ultimately implementation on-wing.

Lastly, working at a start-up is dynamic and may take on many other shapes. This also means that there will be opportunities to develop this role to suit your skills and interests, even outside of engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop new design architectures for fluid delivery in line with Zulu Pods mission and product focus areas.
• Assist in manufacturing of prototypes and test equipment.
• Conduct design reviews when necessary for larger scale efforts (i.e. new design architectures or test rig design).
• Conduct incremental testing of designs and components to validate function and performance characteristics.
• Manufacturing, assembling, and testing of prototypes, test hardware, and miscellaneous equipment.
• Representative rig or engine testing of prototypes – which likely includes rig development, hardware acquisition, instrumentation implementation, etc.
• Analysis, distillation, and presentation of test data for customer presentations.

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in mechanical or aerospace engineering or physics
• Design Engineer I: 0-2 years of relevant experience
• Design Engineer II: 2-5 years of relevant experience
• Design Engineer III (Senior Design Engineer): 5-8 years of relevant experience
• Design Engineer IV (Staff/Principle Design Engineer): 8+ years of relevant experience
  (relevant experience: aerospace, fluid mechanics, turbomachinery, automotive, or similar)
• Prior experience in projects related to research and development in mechanical system technologies or analyses.
• Due to the nature of the work applicants must be US Citizens with no known issues that would prevent them from obtaining security clearance.

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, dental, & vision).
• Equity opportunities in a fast growing startup that just closed its Series A.
• 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Generous parental leave policy crafted by founders with deep appreciation for family.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic startup environment with a talented and dedicated team.
• Potential for career growth and advancement as the company continues to grow.
• Contribution to the advancement of aerospace technology and innovation.