Senior Systems Engineer

Evolito Limited; Bicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace technology firm in the UK seeks a Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to the development and verification of electric propulsion systems. Responsibilities include collaborating on system design, managing customer requirements, and supporting testing processes. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and demonstrated systems engineering experience. This dynamic company offers a chance to impact sustainable aviation and advance career growth.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience of systems engineering principles throughout design, development and delivery.
• Ability to deal with system design complexity.
• Self-motivated with the determination to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to new program and system concept design activities.
• Support analysis of customer requirements.
• Perform system Validation and Verification test activities.

Skills

Systems engineering principles

Requirements management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Degree in electrical or systems engineering

Tools

DOORS

Polarion

codeBeamer

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 Senior Systems Engineer to contribute to electric propulsion system development, validation and verification activities on programs to be certifiable under the guidelines of SAE ARP4754A, up to Functional Design Assurance Level (FDAL) A.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to new program and system concept design activities, including internal new product developments, or customer-driven applications, through the technology roadmap and ultimately to system/product launch
• Support analysis of customer requirements and management throughout the development lifecycle
• Assist or author requirement specifications for flow down to sub-systems, suppliers and/or sub-contractor(s)
• Author/support interface control documents and ensure alignment with internal and customer requirements
• Collaborate with the safety & reliability, simulation, analysis, mechanical design engineers teams to assist with architecting the system
• Evaluate the suitability of the system architecture and make recommendations as appropriate
• Support customers, partners and suppliers with systems integration of electric motors and controllers
• Develop system test strategies showing traceability and compliance to customer and system requirements
• Perform system Validation and Verification test activities
• Produce Validation and Verification evidence to support certification
• Support resource estimation and risk management

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in electrical, systems engineering or other relevant technical domain
• Demonstrated experience of systems engineering principles throughout design, development and delivery
• Experience with requirements and lifecycle management tools such as DOORS, Polarion, codeBeamer
• Ability to deal with system design complexity and a degree of ambiguity
• Creative problem solver, with a logical approach to implementing solutions
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal), good collaboration skills, and the ability to work effectively across teams
• A flexible approach to work with the desire to thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment
• Self-motivated with the determination to succeed
• An interest in continuous professional development and combining experience with new or novel techniques
• Willingness to travel as required.
• Familiarity with ARP4761 (aerospace safety analysis techniques)
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methods
• Knowledge of motor control algorithms and implementation
• Encouraging the use of development best practices and support process improvement activities.

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.