ZeroAvia is a leader in zero-emission aviation, flying the world’s largest hydrogen-electric aircraft since September 2020. Its 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 integrating hydrogen storage tanks, fuel cell systems, and electric motors, delivering a solution that will be not only without carbon emissions but also cheaper to operate.

Working closely with the Head of Systems, you will work as a member of a Development team, with the opportunity to contribute to the design, development, validation and verification of systems. You will gain experience in a broad range of technologies and toolsets.

You will be integrated into a dynamic and fast-paced development team, overcoming challenges and producing innovation solutions. The successful candidate is self-motivated and energetic, with a strong drive to ensure successful outcomes.

Main responsibilities

• Deliver the system engineering tasks for a project within the allocated budget and time frame.
• Collaborative working with team members and suppliers in the definition and testing of complex system emulations.
• Coordinate the project engineering team to develop and deliver a solution that is technically and commercially acceptable.
• Generate, understand, and review system requirements.
• Develop and Document System Architecture, Design, and Validation strategies.
• Ensuring that the Specification, Design, and Acceptance information is fully traceable.
• Lead System Verification activities to meet Certification Objectives.
• Provide input to project schedules through regular and clear progress reports.
• Support bids by providing technical solutions, estimates, and plans.
• Support Process Development and Maintenance
• Present information during internal and external design reviews.
• Production of change control documentation as a result of Iron bird tests  and flight tests

Experience and qualifications

• BSc or BEng Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering or similar Engineering Degree qualification.
• Systems engineering lifecycle including:
  • Systems design and requirements capture
  • Verification and Validation
  • Process development and documentation
• Previous experience with embedded development.
• Ability to prototype and provide Proof of Concepts.
• Experience of System Development using ARP 4754.
• Knowledge of EASA/FAA/CAA Certification Requirements and Objectives.
• Ability to review schematics and read data sheets; experience supporting hardware bring-ups and debugging.
• Perform requirement analysis and flow down to System design.
• Ability to solve complex problems and be involved in an innovative environment.
• Knowledge of communication protocols like ARINC825, ARINC429, I2C, CANOpen and Serial Bus.
• Experience with power circuit topologies and equipment using active power devices (IGBTs, diodes and SCRs) and passive components (Inductors, transformers, capacitors etc.)
• Knowledge of EMC / EMI and mitigation through design.
• Ability to work in a structured engineering process-oriented environment, with experience of quality and configuration management processes.

Nice to have:

• Experience of model-based system design for complex systems

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.