Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Systems Engineer to join our Aircraft Engineering Integration Team in Kemble. In this role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end integration of hydrogen-electric propulsion systems into aircraft platforms. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless system compatibility, safety, and certification readiness. This is a critical role in advancing ZeroAvia's mission to deliver certified, zero-emission aircraft systems for commercial use.
Responsibilities
* Apply skills to deliver clear, structured, and communicated systems engineering documentation across aircraft, system, and item levels
* Develop and maintain system simulation models, controls models, and manage their integration with the wider system engineering development
* Work closely with Airworthiness, Certification, Systems Safety, System Test, and downstream engineering to deliver lean system development in line with the guidance of ARP4754A/B and ARP4761/A
* Continuously upgrade and update process and planning documentation based on iterative maturity development
* Act as mentor across business functions on matters relating to lifecycle, development assurance, requirements management, and consistently demonstrate working-level best practice
Requirements
* Please only apply if you have experience in the aviation sector
* Demonstrated expertise in the application of Systems lifecycle processes (V-cycle), with a particular emphasis on the early phases of the V model
* Previous experience within developmental lifecycles characterized by low maturity inputs is preferred
* Proficient in aircraft control systems (preferably engine controls), including the capture of control functions and requirements, as well as the authoring of controller specifications to facilitate item development
* Familiarity with aircraft or engine performance simulation and validation would be desirable
* A proven track record of working effectively in small, high-performance teams is essential
* Experience with certified or in-certification aircraft systems, including propeller, electrical power, flight control/avionics; or certified or in-certification powerplant systems, such as rotating components, engine control, and cooling/lubrication is considered advantageous
* Extensive experience in the elicitation, capture, and management of requirement sets at all levels (aircraft, system, item), with a focus on ensuring their validation in accordance with completeness and correctness standards
* Robust experience in the development of system architecture, functions, and interfaces, encompassing stakeholder management with downstream engineering teams, as well as assumption and risk management
* Knowledge of system safety analysis techniques (FHA, FTA, FMEA) and reliability assessments is also desired
* Considerable experience in managing systems engineering elements in software-centric environments, such as RMT (Polarion, DOORS) and CAE (Matlab Simulink, Simcenter)
* Strong aptitude for close collaboration with, and providing structure and clarity to, multiple cross-functional stakeholders. Additionally, a robust willingness to adapt based on stakeholder feedback and rigorous scrutiny is essential in this position
* Experience in aviation-intended electric propulsion systems, fuel cell systems, or EVTOLs is considered a valuable asset
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in system safety engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector
Benefits
* Private health and dental care
* Mental health support and wellbeing programs
* Free lunch and healthy snacks
* Stock options and relocation support
* 25 days holiday plus public holidays
* EV charging and EV club membership
* Weekly spot bonuses and income protection
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