Lead Engineer, Aerospace Fuel-Cell Systems

ZeroAvia

Kemble

On-site

GBP 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Private health and dental care
Mental health support
Free lunch and healthy snacks
Sports clubs and hobby groups
Stock options
25 days holiday
Free EV Charging
Salary sacrifice schemes
Weekly spot bonuses
Income protection
Relocation support

Job summary

ZeroAvia, based at the UK headquarters at Cotswold Airport (Kemble), seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the maturation, testing and certification of a stand‑alone, multi‑platform fuel cell system for aerospace. You will direct engineering teams, ensure technical integrity, and drive delivery against programme milestones.

Requirements include 10+ years in technical leadership in aerospace, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of technical leadership experience in aerospace projects.
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical or comparable engineering discipline.
  • Experience with Part 21J/21G, plus CS standards (CS 23/CS 25/CS E).
  • Excellent spoken and written English; strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design work and participate in design reviews with Engineering Teams.
  • Coordinate cross‑team design activity, training, and authorizations.
  • Lead investigations, implement corrective actions, communicate progress to leadership.
  • Mentor project teams and highlight risks to ensure milestone delivery.
  • Maintain technical integrity and compliance with Design Organisation requirements.

Skills

Technical leadership
Interpersonal skills
English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Tools

Part 21J
Part 21G
Part 145
CS 23
CS 25
CS E

Job description

ZeroAvia, based at the UK headquarters at Cotswold Airport (Kemble), seeks a Chief Engineer to lead the maturation, testing and certification of a stand‑alone, multi‑platform fuel cell system for aerospace. You will direct engineering teams, ensure technical integrity, and drive delivery against programme milestones.

Requirements include 10+ years in technical leadership in aerospace, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong English communication.

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