Senior System Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Apply skills as defined above 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.

• 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.
• It is preferable that the candidate has experience in the decomposition of certification requirements and guidance materials, along with the development of new systems (exposure to new product introductions).
• 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.
• Familiarity with aircraft or engine performance simulation and validation would be desirable.
• Knowledge of system safety analysis techniques (FHA, FTA, FMEA) and reliability assessments is also desired.
• Proficiency with aircraft control systems (preferably engine controls), including the capture of control functions and requirements, alongside the authoring of controller specifications to support item development.
• Considerable experience in managing systems engineering elements in software-centric environments, such as RMT (Polarion, DOORS) and CAE (Matlab Simulink, Simcenter).
• Extensive experience in authoring and reviewing Systems Engineering documentation to meet grammatically correct, clear, and concise standards.
• 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.

Who are we?  

ZeroAvia is pioneering the shift towards sustainable aviation with hydrogen-electric powertrains, aiming to make air travel truly clean. We are focusing on: 
 
- Designing and commercializing hydrogen-powered solutions for aviation. 
- Fostering a culture of innovation, efficiency, and problem-solving within a high-velocity work environment. 

- Encouraging team members to take radical ownership and challenge conventional approaches to drive innovation. 
 
If you're interested in contributing to this mission, ZeroAvia looks for individuals who are: 
 
- Solution-focused and driven by results. 
- Eager to ask questions and challenge existing norms. 
- Committed innovation, with the goal of zero-carbon aviation for a sustainable future. 
 
We have a vision, for not just cleaner skies but also for revolutionizing how the aviation industry approaches technology. 

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

At ZeroAvia, we value diversity and believe that different backgrounds and perspectives foster originality and creativity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

Join us in leading the way to a sustainable aviation future. Apply today and become a part of our visionary team at ZeroAvia! 

Why Join Us? 

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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 your fuelled 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 youcan share in 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.