Senior Applications Engineer - R&T

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolito Limited is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer to join our Research & Technology team to advance electric propulsion systems for aerospace.

You will lead cross-functional design efforts, coordinate with mechanical, electrical and software teams, and ensure delivery from concept to validation, while traveling to customer sites as needed.

This role offers the chance to shape next‑generation high‑power motors and power electronics in a fast-growing company committed to net-zero aviation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical domain.
• Experience in cross-functional engineering teams across mechanical, electrical and controls.
• Familiarity with mechatronic disciplines and high voltage drive systems.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with energy to thrive in a small business.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• 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

Cross-functional engineering

Mechatronics

High voltage drive systems

Problem-solving

Self-starter

Communication skills

Travel willingness

UK driving license

Education

Degree in a relevant technical domain

Tools

Vector

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

Preferred

• 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.

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.