Test Engineer

ZeroAvia; Kemble; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Private health and dental care

EV charging

Relocation support

25 days holiday

Job summary

ZeroAvia in the United Kingdom seeks a Test Engineer to plan, execute and certify testing for hydrogen‑electric propulsion components. You will design and commission test rigs, manage data acquisition, and collaborate with engineers and suppliers to meet strict objectives.

The role involves analysing test data, producing procedures and reports, and supporting air vehicle integration while applying rigorous problem‑solving in a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing technical documentation and publishing test procedures.
• Ability to analyse engineering data and produce detailed reports.
• Experience maintaining test registers and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with instrumentation and data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute development, verification, validation and certification testing of fuel cell, hydrogen and associated propulsion system components.
• Design, specify and commission test rigs, instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support a range of engineering test activities.
• Take ownership of component and subsystem test programmes, ensuring objectives, schedules and quality requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate with system, design and integration engineers, as well as external suppliers and partners, to define and deliver testing requirements.
• Analyse test data, interpret results and produce clear technical documentation including test procedures, reports and recommendations.
• Support air vehicle integration activities while applying critical thinking and innovative problem‑solving to complex engineering challenges.

Skills

Technical documentation

Data analysis

Laboratory testing

Problem solving

Tools

NI LabVIEW

Data acquisition systems

P&IDs interpretation

Instrumentation & sensors

Job description

Join ZeroAvia and help shape the future of sustainable aviation. As a Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development, validation and certification of cutting‑edge hydrogen‑electric propulsion technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for planning and executing complex test programmes, developing bespoke test rigs, analysing performance data, and supporting the delivery of safe, reliable and certifiable systems. This is a hands‑on role that combines practical engineering, technical problem‑solving and rigorous documentation within a fast‑paced aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute development, verification, validation and certification testing of fuel cell, hydrogen and associated propulsion system components.
• Design, specify and commission test rigs, instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support a range of engineering test activities.
• Take ownership of component and subsystem test programmes, ensuring objectives, schedules and quality requirements are achieved.
• Collaborate with system, design and integration engineers, as well as external suppliers and partners, to define and deliver testing requirements.
• Analyse test data, interpret results and produce clear technical documentation including test procedures, reports and recommendations.
• Support air vehicle integration activities while applying critical thinking and innovative problem‑solving to complex engineering challenges.
  

Role Requirements

• Experience developing technical documentation, publishing test procedures, analysing engineering data and producing detailed laboratory or test reports.
• Strong understanding of configuration control principles, including the ability to maintain test registers, interpret P&IDs, create BOMs and conduct risk assessments.
• Hands‑on experience working with pressurised gas systems, fluid process equipment and fittings such as Swagelok within a laboratory or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors and data acquisition systems, including National Instruments hardware and software (e.g. LabVIEW) or equivalent platforms.
• Familiarity with control systems and PLCs, with the ability to support automated testing and system integration activities.
• Understanding of safe working practices within regulated or hazardous environments; CompEx certification and experience with HV, ATEX or DSEAR requirements would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with…

• Private health and dental care– get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too.
• Mental health support– enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
• Free lunch and healthy snacks– keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future**
• Sports, games and culture clubs– connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening.

We also offer:

• Stock options– so you can share in our success.
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and additional days awarded for long service– to help you manage your work‑life balance.
• Free EV Chargingand membership in our EV Club.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemesfor EV Club, Curry's Tech and Cycle to Work
• Weekly Spot Bonusesto reward excellence.
• Income Protection and Legal Supportfor peace of mind.
• Relocation Supportto make your move seamless.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal‑opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.