Materials Engineer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking a Materials Engineer to drive materials characterisation and selection across the product lifecycle, from design through to flight.

You will perform in-house and outsourced testing, contribute to design decisions, and work with suppliers to audit materials for aerospace use and certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Materials Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience carrying out materials characterisation (mechanical/thermal testing).
• Ability to apply materials knowledge to real-world aerospace contexts.

Responsibilities

• Characterise materials and conduct in-house and outsourced tests.
• Advise on material selection to meet design and manufacturing needs.
• Collaborate with suppliers and the Supply Chain team to audit materials and support certification.

Skills

Materials characterisation

Mechanical testing

Aerospace knowledge

Materials engineering

Supplier management

Education

Degree in Materials Engineering

Tools

Testing equipment

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. 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. As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months. As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Materials Engineer to join the team to support materials characterisation on our path to airworthiness certification. Reporting to our Principal Materials Engineer, you will also own material selection, testing and analysis in a range of diverse applications, working throughout the entire product lifecycle from design to manufacturing to flight.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and conducting the characterisation of materials
• Conducting in-house testing as well as outsourcing to approved test houses
• Providing detailed input into the Design Team to ensure that a design meets the requirements for functionality and manufacture; and advising on the application and selection of new materials in our products
• Supporting the Manufacturing Team in the development and continuous improvement of production processes
• Conducting and contributing to failure investigations
• Developing data processing methodologies and tools, process materials data and manage the materials database
• Creating test procedures for the verification of long-term materials integrity of our products
• Working with the Supply Chain Team to select and audit suppliers
• Reporting and presentation of experiments and results to the wider team.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in Materials Engineering or related discipline
• Previous experience carrying out and supporting materials characterisation work, for example mechanical or thermal testing
• Strong materials engineering background and ability to apply this knowledge to real-world situations
• Previous experience working within a relevant industry, ideally aerospace or automotive
• Knowledge of a wide range of materials and their manufacturing, including metals, polymers, composites, and adhesives
• Creative problem solver, with an analytical approach to implementing solutions
• Confident with customers and suppliers
• A flexible approach to work with the desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm
• Strong collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of certifying materials for use in aerospace, including special process verification.

Are you Evolito?

We’re driven by a shared passion for engineering excellence and sustainable mobility. Our unique technology enables us to fast-track the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace. By accelerating the growth of electric propulsion, we will help revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free electric air transportation.

As part of our growth, we are looking for passionate, talented people join the team and help transform the way we travel.