Senior Fuel Cell Systems Engineer Aerospace (Hybrid)

Matchtech; Painswick; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 131,000; Part time

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Fuel Cell Engineer to support the development of advanced hydrogen-electric propulsion systems within the aerospace sector. This contract position requires proven Fuel Cell development experience and ARP4754B knowledge as essential.

The role covers LTPEM fuel cell integration, supplier management, testing, requirements and technical documentation, with hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven systems engineering experience in safety-critical environments such as aerospace/transport.
• Strong understanding of PEM fuel cell electrochemistry and operating principles.
• Experience integrating PEM fuel cell stacks into complex systems (aerospace/transport).
• Experience resolving integration challenges across interfaces and balance-of-plant systems.
• Experience analysing PEM fuel cell test data for stack health and degradation trends.
• Experience developing and managing aerospace/system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier management and development activities for LTPEM fuel cell systems, ensuring timely delivery and compliance.
• Act as the technical expert for LTPEM fuel cells and support design reviews for interfaces and balance-of-plant systems.
• Support test teams in diagnosing and resolving fuel cell performance issues during development and validation.
• Own and maintain fuel cell system documentation, including requirements and design records.
• Apply systems engineering principles to fuel cell and electric propulsion development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and suppliers to support project delivery.

Skills

Systems engineering

Aerospace

Fuel cells

Supplier management

Documentation

Test analysis

Tools

LabVIEW

Polarion

DIAdem

Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a Senior Fuel Cell Engineer to support the development of advanced hydrogen-electric propulsion systems within the aerospace sector. This contract position requires proven Fuel Cell development experience and ARP4754B knowledge as essential.

The role covers LTPEM fuel cell integration, supplier management, testing, requirements and technical documentation, with hybrid working arrangements.