Senior Research Engineer (Electromagnetic Design)

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace firm is on the lookout for a Senior Research Engineer specializing in Electromagnetic Design. In this pivotal role, you'll engage in designing and testing high-power electrical machines, contributing to sustainable aviation solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to push the boundaries of technology and innovation. This position offers a hybrid working environment, competitive salary, and a robust benefits package, including a generous pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth. Join a company that values diversity and is committed to shaping the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Up to 15% bonus opportunity

Hybrid working environment

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life assurance (8x salary)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Income protection

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in electromagnetic design and analysis of electric machines.
• Proficiency with modelling tools like Comsol and ANSYS Maxwell.

Responsibilities

• Own design and analysis of electric machines from requirements to testing.
• Lead the selection of electrical machine types and topologies.

Skills

Electromagnetic design of electric machines

Electromagnetic and thermal modelling tools

Understanding of electromagnetic principles

Knowledge of motor control and power electronics

Materials knowledge for electric machine design

Experience with FMEAs and safety-critical engineering

Design experience with PMSM, IM, SynR

Experience in vehicle electrification

Effective communication skills

Tools

Comsol

Simcenter

ANSYS Maxwell

MotorCAD

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Senior Research Engineer (Electromagnetic Design), Bristol

Client: GKN Aerospace

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 057662a1a7a9

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity set the industry standards, we’re inspired to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to protect the world’s democracies and are committed to sustainability, opening and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries, serving over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers, and achieving sales of £3.35 bn in 2023, there are no limits to your career growth.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Electromagnetic Design Engineer with electric propulsion experience to join our innovative team. This role involves designing, developing, prototyping, and testing high-power electrical machines and drive systems for future aircraft propulsion, contributing to greener aviation.

Note: You will be required to spend at least 3 days a week in the office collaborating with the team.

Job Responsibilities

• Own electromagnetic design and analysis of electric machines from requirements to testing and verification.
• Provide engineering analysis and first-principles calculations to support your designs and validate peers’ results.
• Lead the selection of electrical machine types, topologies, and sizing to meet high-level requirements.
• Support technical discussions with customers during RFI and program development phases.
• Lead and support hands-on development activities of electromagnetic materials and novel designs.
• Liaise with suppliers and partners for electric propulsion system development.
• Lead capability development in electromagnetic simulation and testing verification processes.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, IP development, publications, and conferences.
• Generate technical reports and presentations for reviews and TRL gates.
• Plan technical work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

What you'll bring

To succeed, you should have:

• Experience in electromagnetic design of electric machines.
• Proficiency with electromagnetic and thermal modelling tools (e.g., Comsol, Simcenter, ANSYS Maxwell, MotorCAD).
• Strong understanding of electromagnetic principles and first-principles calculations.
• Knowledge of motor control and power electronics principles.
• Materials knowledge relevant to electric machine design.
• Experience with FMEAs and safety-critical engineering practices.
• Design experience with PMSM, IM, SynR, or similar high-performance topologies.
• Experience in electromagnetic components for cryogenic environments (highly desirable).
• Understanding of mechanical working principles of electric machines.
• Experience in vehicle electrification.
• Familiarity with system engineering standards for complex systems.
• Experience in vibration, fault tolerance, and NVH analysis for electric machines.

Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey complex technical concepts clearly to diverse audiences, are essential.

What We'll Offer

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Up to 15% bonus opportunity
• Hybrid working environment
• Industry-leading pension scheme (matching contributions up to 8%)
• Life assurance (8x salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Income protection
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

We support your career development with learning opportunities and global mobility, encouraging your growth within our organization.

Join us to face exciting challenges and be part of cutting-edge aerospace innovation, supported by industry-leading training.

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

We embrace diversity, inclusion, and belonging, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued. We are committed to accessible recruitment and welcome adjustments during the process. Our culture has earned us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. Celebrate what makes us unique and bring your full self to work.

We are the place where human dreams and endeavor shape the future of aerospace technology.