Job Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer
Title: Senior Electrical Design Engineer at ZeroAvia
Description: Senior Electrical Design Engineer at ZeroAvia (🇬🇧 Great Britain). The type of work: Full-time / ✈️ Relocation in 💻 Development category. Click for more information.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design and development of the high‑voltage architecture and associated high‑voltage equipment for the Hydrogen Propulsion Fuel Cell System.
- Perform analysis and testing of power distribution components and systems to verify compliance with specifications and requirements.
- Troubleshoot and resolve power distribution system issues using appropriate diagnostic equipment and tools.
- Engage with external partners and suppliers to develop and mature high‑voltage power distribution equipment for the hydrogen propulsion system.
- Prepare, maintain, and review PDS documentation, records, and reports to support validation and verification in accordance with applicable procedures and regulations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators on power distribution system–related topics.
- Maintain awareness of latest developments and best practices in power distribution system engineering.
- Contribute to technical review gates, including Concept Readiness Review (CRR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), and Critical Design Review (CDR).
- Support CAA Panel – Discipline 5, categories a), b), c), and d).
- Develop and analyse electrical load profiles across multiple aircraft operating states for the high‑voltage system.
Experience Required:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Avionics Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 6 years’ experience in Power Distribution System (PDS) design within the aviation industry.
- Strong understanding of power electronics used in aerospace applications, including High‑Voltage Solid‑State Power Controllers (SSPCs).
- Proven ability to plan, build, and execute verification and validation testing to support system qualification and certification activities.
- Hands‑on experience in PDS analysis, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Good working knowledge of applicable airworthiness regulations, standards, and guidance material, including: AMC 20‑136, AMC 20‑158, CAA Certification Panel 5, categories a), b), c), and d)
What you'll do
- Design, validation, verification, and certification of next‑generation Electrical Power Distribution Systems (PDS) for aircraft.
- Work on electrical architectures operating from 28VDC up to 1500VDC.
- Collaborate with engineering teams, external partners, and suppliers on high‑voltage power distribution equipment for hydrogen propulsion.
Who you are
- Experienced electrical design engineer with strong PDS background in aviation, capable of independent work and cross‑functional collaboration.
- Proactive, detail‑oriented, with a focus on safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance.
Tech stack
Power distribution systems, high‑voltage architectures, power electronics, SSPCs, PDS analysis, verification and validation activities.
Team description
Engineers working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions to solve technical problems related to electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, and thermal management in a fast‑paced environment.
Benefits and perks
- Private health and dental care
- Mental health support
- Free lunch and healthy snacks
- Sports, games and culture clubs
- Stock options
- 25 days holiday plus public holidays
- Free EV Charging and EV Club membership
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, Ikea Furniture
- Weekly Spot Bonuses
- Income Protection and Legal Support
- Relocation Support
Location
Cotswold Airport (Kemble), United Kingdom
