ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, flying the world’s largest hydrogen-electric aircraft since September 2020. Our focus is the design and commercialization of hydrogen-powered aviation solutions to address a variety of markets, initially targeting short-haul, sub-regional commercial flights up to 500 miles. To date, ZeroAvia has secured the UK CAA and FAA experimental permit to fly for its 6 seat aircraft powered by hydrogen-electric powertrain, passed significant flight tests, and is on track for commercial deliveries by 2024. Its achievements to date were rewarded by the UK prime minister by inviting ZeroAvia as a member to the UK Jet Zero Council.

ZeroAvia’s powertrain development focuses on tightly integrating H2 Fuel Cell power systems and storage, along with electric drivetrain components, to deliver a unified solution that is both environmentally friendly and economically superior to traditional aircraft drivetrain solutions.

Main individual responsibilities

• Lead Team of internal design engineers and some external contractors to deliver compliant designs for the integration of the Hydrogen Electric Powertrain into target aircraft.
• Define, scope and estimate Design Engineering tasks and work packages to feed into project plans
• Check and Approve Technical Drawings from a Mechanical Design point of view with sufficient attention paid to clarity, technical compliance, certification, manufacturing, installation and timelines.
• Drive process improvement initiatives related to the quality and timeliness of the output of the Design function
• Define and drive design and process standardisation
• Build the size and develop the capability of the Mechanical Design team to execute on projects aligned with the business strategy.
• Coordinate Design Engineering resources and prioritise tasks to deliver according to project plan.
• Act as line manager to Mechanical Design Engineering Team

Responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Team

• Delivery, ownership and maintenance of CAD design data
• Perform simulation and analysis as required
• Prepare production drawings conforming to all applicable regulatory standards applying industry standard GD&T
• Apply knowledge of materials, finishes and manufacturing processes to drawings
• Lead timely cross functional reviews of relevant designs
• Work closely with engineers and manufacturing personnel to ensure that all aspects of the design are understood
• Serve as liaison with operations during manufacture of parts to ensure that all design issues are resolved and drawings are updated
• Provide expertise in CAD software for specific problem solving on a project
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals/deadlines

Experience and qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and commensurate depth of technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expert user in SolidWorks
• Experience with Teamcenter PLM or similar
• Experience in the creation of complex aerospace 3D CAD and mechanical engineering drawings
• Knowledge of materials, finishes and other processes including additive manufacturing
• Commensurate depth of related industry experience
• Have the ability to assimilate technology and technical details quickly and communicate the requirements clearly to ZeroAvia colleagues and stakeholders
• Excellent interpersonal skills and level of spoken and written English,
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a growing multinational team
• Diligent, results focused and flexible.

Diversity and inclusion

ZeroAvia is an equal opportunity employer and as a young company in the aviation industry, we value diversity and need people of different backgrounds that bring a plethora of skills, perspectives, and mindsets to the table that can spur originality, imagination, and creativity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.