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Systems Engineer
ZeroAvia
Software Engineering
Kemble, Cirencester GL7, UK
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior / Advanced Systems Engineer to join our Aircraft Engineering Integration Team in Kemble. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and 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.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop electric motor system architecture and design – inclusive of simulation, development testing activities and integration with the wider system
- Lead trade studies on electric motor architecture by applying standardised methods
- Apply skills to deliver clear, structured, and communicated systems engineering documentation across aircraft, system, and item levels
- 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
Qualifications:
- Please only apply if you have experience in the aviation sector
- Proficient in high-voltage, high-power electrical machine development (e.g. motors, generators)
- 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
- Previous experience 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 an asset
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Electronic, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in system engineering, particularly in the aerospace sector
Diversity & Inclusion Statement:
ZeroAvia embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences, knowing that our differences foster creativity and innovation in shaping a sustainable future for aviation.
Why Join Us?
We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with…
- Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add you family members too*
- Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support
- Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fueled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future**
- Sports, games and culture clubs – connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our subsidised clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening
We also offer:
- Stock options – so you can share our success
- 5 hours of free flying lessons
- 25 days holiday, plus public holidays – to help you manage your work-life balance
- Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea furniture
- Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence.
- Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind
- Relocation Support to make your move seamless