Project Lead Engineer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm in the UK is seeking a Project Lead Engineer to oversee the development of innovative electric propulsion systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Project Lead experience, a degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering, and strong leadership skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable mobility and transform transportation technologies.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a design and development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a multi-discipline engineering team.
• UK driving license required for customer site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead new concept design activities including internal product developments.
• Support customers as the programme’s technical focal point.
• Manage technical risks and escalate major issues.

Skills

Project Lead Engineering

System Design

Motor Control

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Electrical or Systems Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Aerospace Recommended Practices

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 andhas ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Project Lead Engineer to join the team t o act as the Chief Engineer’s delegate for a given programme, to develop and deliver system and equipment designs to the Production Organisation, and subsequently verify the equipment and system prior to delivery to the programme’s customer. The whole development cycle shall be in accordance with Evolito processes (produced to meet the objectives of aerospace recommended practices and guidelines, ARP4754A, DO254, DO178C and any applicable supplements).

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead new concept design activities, including internal new product developments, or customer-driven applications, through the technology roadmap and ultimately to system/product launch
• Support external customers, partners, suppliers and Lead Engineers as the programme’s technical focal point
• Supervise customer requirements elicitation and requirements management throughout the development lifecycle
• Supervise implementation of the certification (support) plan ensuring means of compliance are in accordance with business certification strategy
• Supervise the system and product design process ensuring it is being performed to the appropriate Development Assurance Level (DAL) for the programme
• Supervise programme design deviations and concessions
• Accountable for process adherence to system development plan including definition of deviations from Evolito processes required for the programme
• Manage technical risk, escalate major risks to programmes and senior leadership
• Support resource estimation, budget, planning and metrics reporting.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in electrical, systems engineering (or other relevant technical domain)
• At least 5 years of Project Lead Engineer (or equivalent) experience in a design and development environment
• Previous experience throughout the engineering lifecycle, from requirements capture and system design, entry into service and in-service support, while leading engineering gate reviews and the associated assessment of design compliance
• Good understanding and well informed of latest industry tools and methods needed to develop motor drive systems
• Confident and sufficient working knowledge of all relevant skill sets required to develop a motor drive system – i.e. Systems, Magnetics, HV/LV electronics hardware, Mechanical, CAE etc
• Demonstrated ability to lead, organise, inspire and motivate a multi-discipline engineering team
• Confident with customers, able to detail requirements and negotiate issues concisely
• Self-motivated and demonstrates a high level of ownership and accountability
• Strong ability to drive and make project technical decision background in timely manner
• Familiar with FMEAs, quality processes, and robust engineering practices
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively at all business levels
• Creative problem solver, with a logical approach to implementing solutions
• UK driving licence and be available to support visits to customer sites.
• Strong experience with design, development and performance of inverter, motor control (system led approach)
• Previous experience with Certification Specifications and/or Special Conditions
• Working knowledge of aerospace recommended practices, guidelines and safety analysis and motor drive systems with proven ability to apply knowledge to real world situations.

Are you Evolito?

Please apply now for immediate consideration.

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.