Engineering Jobs - ZeroAvia

Be part of the expert team designing next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Our divisions of Hydrogen, Propulsion, and Integration are responsible for all engineering aspects, from the initial design and testing to the certification of engines that will revolutionize the aviation industry. Our talented engineers are involved from the concept and feasibility stage, performing rigorous testing to gain essential technological insights. As we move into the product development phase, they take a hands-on approach to engine design, ensuring that every aspect meets our high standards. Our engineers are instrumental in guaranteeing the airworthiness of the engines after certification, and without them, our mission would fail.

Join, and you will work on all ZeroAvia projects, including two certification programs for 600kW and 2MW engine configuration, feasibility and technology development projects for 10MW up to 20MW engine solutions, as well as solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management, compressor and gearbox, and more.

ZeroAvian engineers are essential for the decarbonization of aviation. Unlike competitors, we don’t produce work for studies or statistics; everything developed here has an immediate, tangible impact and is used in the sky. You can learn, grow, deliver, train, and lead in the field of aerospace engineering in less time than a traditional corporate organization. This is your chance to be part of the revolution and leave your mark on aviation forever.

Working in Aircraft Operations

Be part of a key department that’s responsible for installation work and crucial ground and flight operation support. Part of maintaining our fleet sees Aircraft Operations getting hands-on to perform regular inspections and maintenance on the hydrogen/electric powertrain. They ensure airworthy conditions – they’re also the people we turn to when we need their expert feedback and assistance during the design phase.

Join them, and the aircraft you’ll be working with include the Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee Cruiser, used by our employees during their free piloting lessons and for internal high-priority trips. The DO228 with the ZA600 hydrogen/electric powertrain, our most famous craft that featured in the flight test campaign. The Cessna Caravan C208B, used for the launch of our ZA600 certification program testing campaign, and more upcoming aircraft.

ZeroAvians are encouraged and empowered to learn how various aircraft work. We’ll make sure you know how to perform maintenance on different models – skill progression comes naturally here. New platforms and technology mean plenty of opportunities to get hands-on with training and learning. The fast pace means you’ll upskill quickly, so if your career is missing how to install, maintain and support ground and flight operations with new hydrogen/electric engines, this is the place to be.

Working in Airworthiness, Quality & Certification

Be part of the team ensuring ZeroAvia’s compliance, quality and certification. Knowledgeable of the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s expectations, Airworthiness oversee product certification, system safety and test aircraft approval. They also liaise with the regulator and acquire/maintain our airworthiness approvals. Over in the Quality team, quality oversight is their priority, ensuring the regulatory requirements are met for design and production and conformity to aerospace standards. In Certification, they’re responsible for what you’d expect – the certification of our hydro-electric powertrain – but that’s not all. Without this collective, our goal to put a hydrogen-electric engine in every aircraft isn’t achievable.

Airworthiness

Airworthiness work across multiple sites in the UK and US. We’re known for having a supportive and collaborative approach to tasks; our complementary skills ensure the efficient delivery of our mission. We give our best selves to all the projects we work on – our expertise is second to none. We're currently involved in preparing for Part 21 Subpart J Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the UK CAA, plus the certification of ZeroAvia’s powerplants, such as the ZA600 and ZA2000. We're also managing airworthiness approvals for test aircraft, such as the Dornier 228. As you can imagine, the pace is fast, and the work is thorough. That’s just how we like it so we can stay at the forefront of the industry.

This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will see you heavily involved in test flight programmes, safety establishment and certification requirements for truly innovative technologies. These are unique engineering, airworthiness, and commercial projects you won't find anywhere else. You'll get to work collaboratively across the business and liaise with authorities and other stakeholders to help deliver our mission quickly. Right now, there are opportunities for you to learn, solve new problems, and develop your skills. Everything is possible thanks to our high-velocity culture.

Work with meaning and elevate your career – an aerospace product of this magnitude must have a combined effort of engineering development and certification/safety. We'll look to you to get the approvals we need to put our technology into the market, so it can make a tangible impact to the world sooner rather than later. Compliance with regulations, test aircraft airworthiness approvals and system safety are non-negotiable. Without them in place, we can't revolutionise aviation.

Quality Management

Quality is fundamental to the success of our vision and mission. Here, you’re part of the future. This is a game changing development in aviation which you can be part of shaping.

Quality Management work across multiple sites in the UK and US. We work alongside ZeroAvians in niche roles that include supply chain management, product oversight, oversight of the hydrogen and powertrain system. Being team players, we enjoy the dynamism of the teams, developing projects and environments we're involved in. We're keen to make our mark and have an impact, so we're known for being proactive, committed and accountable. We're visible within the business and passionate about being an approachable sounding board as technologies are developed.

Certification

The requirements we work on set not only the groundwork for our tech, but also expectations – both in certification and development for the entire industry as a whole. Guided by industry regulations, you’ll help establish initial requirements that are sufficient, but not overly onerous. We aim for certification, but not at the cost of safety.

Certification work across multiple sites in the UK and US – our work knows no borders. We're known for how communicative we are and the pace of our work. Working with national regulators in both countries, we define and establish the standards our powertrain must meet to be certified and we advise technical teams on how to ensure regulator satisfaction. They want to know that our hydro-electric powertrain is safe and suitable for operations in aircraft, so we're always learning and sharing our insight and expertise so we can set standards that will see our powertrains revolutionising aviation.

You can be part of revolutionary, cutting-edge technology development in aviation – we work with materials, techniques, and technologies that haven’t been used in aviation or aircraft before. The challenges we face are once-in-a-lifetime; the certification we ensure puts us at the forefront of hydrogen-electric powertrains for use in aviation. You'll use your expertise to educate the regulators and prove that our design is safe for passenger-carrying operations. Most recently, we documented, supported and substantiated the permit needed for the Dornier 228, which flew at the start of 2023 with one of our powertrains.

Working in Hydrogen Infrastructure

Be part of the team who are committed to ensuring the safe, reliable, and affordable delivery of low or zero-carbon intensity hydrogen to power our planes. Hydrogen Infrastructure is responsible for creating strategic airport partnerships, developing innovative products, and fuelling vehicles with hydrogen. They’re instrumental in raising public and private funds to support our mission. Their unique expertise in power markets enables them to mitigate intermittency and ensure the seamless integration of hydrogen into our operations. By leveraging their efforts, customers can convert their fleets of planes to run on hydrogen, making a significant contribution to reducing environmental impact.

Hydrogen Infrastructure work across multiple sites in the UK and US. We’re hardworking, confident and passionate. We provide assurance of clean, safe and reliable hydrogen supply, and as a result, are building out a category-defining hydrogen network for aviation. Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams to drive transformative outcomes, we’re inclusive, welcoming, and champions of our high-velocity culture.

Having raised more funds, sold more engines and reached more milestones earlier than anyone else in this space, we‘re the clean aviation market leader, and that means almost limitless opportunities. We’re the brightest aerospace, finance, energy and engineering minds productionising technology which has never been used in civilian applications before. The infrastructure required for hydrogen fuelling differs from that required for traditional gasoline and diesel fuels. Your keenness to learn, ability to face challenges and desire to solve problems will be rewarded. Work at the intersection of engineering and business and help drive the energy transition forward.

Working in Software & Technology

Be part of the team focused on developing ground-breaking artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms and energy management software. This work is critical for the handling of the prototype software-driven hardware used to optimise and control our hydrogen-electric systems. Collaborating with hardware engineers, system designers, and data scientists, they successfully integrate advanced AI-driven systems within our aviation products.

Software & Technology work across multiple sites and remotely within the UK and US. We’re mainly responsible for managing hydrogen generation systems, our resilient approach sees us develop innovative software solutions that optimise the hydrogen production process, so we can minimise costs and maximize efficiency. Collaborative, innovative and curious, we push the boundaries of what's possible using our expertise, state-of-the-art machine learning and mathematical optimisation techniques. Our need for a dynamic, agile and cooperative atmosphere is non-negotiable; camaraderie and mutual respect allow us to undertake interdisciplinary projects and work with our fellow ZeroAvians in Infrastructure and Aircraft Integration. The fast pace and supportive and healthy work-life balance drives us.

We thrive on solving complex problems, creating new solutions and experiencing the evolution of AI and aviation technology first-hand. What we do brings our product’s physical components to life so hardware can be truly intelligent. Each of us is recognised and rewarded for the contribution we make. Just as it is for us, continuous learning will be a staple for you, given the nature of our industry. You’ll not only work on cutting-edge technologies: you’ll contribute to the advancement of broader computer tech and be part of the aviation revolution. Thanks to our hydrogen fuel cell, renewable energy production and energy storage projects, you’ll be able to showcase your Clean Sky Thinking.

Join us and you’ll solve multifaceted challenges and take on challenges associated with developing advanced AI-driven systems, including hardware counterparts. Without your expertise, we wouldn’t be able to achieve our mission, so this is your opportunity to make your mark on a more sustainable future for aviation. We’re at the cutting edge of technological innovation and genuine leaders in the industry. As a ZeroAvian, you’ll have meaningful impact on a global scale for us, aviation and the world.

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