Senior Applications Engineer - R&T

Evolito Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Ltd is expanding its Research & Technology team and seeks a Senior Applications Engineer to drive the technical delivery of electrification projects for aerospace clients. You will own day-to-day activities, translate customer needs into technical requirements, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver integrated motor, controller and software solutions.

Work across mechanical, electrical and software domains to ensure system performance and conformity with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical domain.
• Proven and demonstrable experience in a cross-functional engineering team.
• Familiarity with mechatronic disciplines (mechanical, electrical, controls).
• Understanding of high voltage electrification and drive systems (electric drive/propulsion units, controllers/inverters).
• Experience delivering system-level solutions and resolving cross-functional challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a self-starting attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines and strong written/verbal communication.
• Willingness to travel and hold UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for Evolito R&T projects.
• Support concept design activities and internal tech projects.
• Collaborate with PMO, Business Development and customers to meet requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across mechanical, electrical, software and controls.
• Oversee day-to-day technical delivery of motors, controllers and software.
• Communicate progress, successes and challenges to stakeholders.
• Contribute to functional architecture and system requirements documentation.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Mechatronics knowledge

High voltage systems

Data acquisition

Calibration and control

Problem solving

Self-starter

Clear communication

Travel readiness

Tier-1 experience

Education

Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical domain

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 creating our Research and Technology (R&T) team and are looking for a Senior Applications Engineer to join us.

The R&T team is responsible for the development of new systems, electric machines and power control electronics in support of new and existing customers. This includes electric propulsion systems, electrical generation systems and power management systems for all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.

As a Senior Applications Engineer within our R&T team, you will act as the technical focal point for the development and application of new electrification technologies for aerospace. You will take ownership of the day-to-day technical delivery of R&T projects, translating project and customer needs into technical requirements and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions from concept through development and test.

Working across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, controls and simulation, you will lead technical coordination, resolve cross-functional engineering challenges and ensure the overall system meets its performance and technical objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for Evolito Research & Technology projects
• Supporting new concept design activities, including internal technology projects, or customer applications
• Working closely with Project Management Office, Business Development and customers to ensure project and technical requirements are met
• Coordinating the activities of a cross-functional engineering team including mechanical and electrical design, software and controls, systems, and simulation
• Managing day to day technical delivery including specification, development, test and manufacture of electric motor, controller and software
• Effectively communicating technical and project progress, successes and challenges to the wider business and customers
• Support the generation of functional architecture, system requirements and system documentation.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical domain
• Proven and demonstrable experience working in a cross-functional engineering team
• Familiarity with mechatronic disciplines including mechanical, electrical and controls engineering
• An understanding of high voltage electrification and drive systems including electric drive/propulsion units, electric motors, controllers/inverters, gearboxes and associated controls
• Demonstrable engineering experience within a mechanical, electrical or mechatronic discipline, with the ability to understand and resolve technical challenges at system level
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• UK driving license and ability to travel.
• Experience in the development of power electronics, electric motors and controllers
• Experience developing hybrid systems and/or high voltage batteries
• Hands on experience of data acquisition, calibration and control using Vector or similar toolset
• Willingness to support off-site test activities in the UK and abroad
• Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment.