Control Engineering Team Leader role at Evolito Ltd
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 and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Control Engineering Team Leader to lead the Control Engineering team, define the strategy and working practices, and organise and prioritise the tasks for the development of robust control algorithms that meet the performance and safety goals for highly safety-critical software systems.
Responsibilities
* Lead the control engineering team, accountable for their personal development and technical deliverables
* Set strategic direction for control algorithm and digital twin development, safety analysis, reusability, quality, requirements, architecture, and verification
* Manage the team, setting development goals, scheduling resources and deciding priorities
* Develop the team members, identifying training and development needs and growth opportunities, setting the team structure and identifying resource gaps
* Fulfil the project requirements to the quality and schedule agreed with the head of software
* Deliver validated simulation models to predict and refine the performance of the control system
* Deliver compliance statements throughout the project lifecycle for the performance of the product (e.g. power, efficiency, dynamic response) to the customer requirements
* Tune and refine the algorithms to ensure that the performance criteria are met
* Identify tools and initiatives that will improve quality and efficiency of control algorithm and simulation development
* Define the processes and practices
Skills and experience
* Extensive experience in software algorithm development and/or control simulation, ideally in a safety-critical environment
* Experience in aerospace, automotive, rail, medical electronics or similar industry
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Ability to lead and develop a team, deliver technical items on schedule, and provide personal growth to team members
* Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
* A self-starter with energy and enthusiasm, able to thrive in a small business environment
* Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* A flexible approach to work
* UK driving license and ability to travel
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
* Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
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