At ZeroAvia, we’re clean sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.

Engineering designs our next-generation hydrogen electric engines. Working across Hydrogen, Propulsion and Integration divisions, they solve technical problems and help decarbonize aviation by finding solutions for electric propulsion, hydrogen storage, fuel cell technology, power distribution, thermal management and more.

Role :

Integrating a novel propulsion system within existing aircraft designs is an important opportunity in decarbonising aviation. To meet this challenge, ZeroAvia require an ambitious and capable senior stress engineer to help deliver effective solutions for modifying and re-certifying aircraft.

The successful candidate will predominantly work on integrating ZeroAvia’s propulsion system onto airframe primary structures including understanding and mitigating against the impact the modifications have on the original aircraft type certificate. The candidate may also be involved in the structural verification of the powertrain and power generation system itself along with rig design.

Job responsibilities will include the design and analysis of aircraft mounting structures and structural assessment of primary aircraft structures to accommodate novel powertrain systems. The work will involve material selection, proposing solutions to achieve stress, stiffness, durability and damage tolerance requirements and weight and cost optimization. Strong experience with FEA is essential, as well as hand calculations. Experience in aircraft preliminary design and working on CS-23 certified or regional aircraft programs a benefit.

Must have a strong mechanical engineering experience and ability to work independently. Experience with complex components and assemblies. Experience with Aircraft and Automotive drivetrain systems a plus. Knowledge of FAA, EASA, CAA regulatory structures, rules, and regulations a plus.

Requirements

Main responsibilities

• Perform structural simulations and verification of powertrain equipment including test correlation.
• Apply knowledge of materials (metallics and composites), finishes, welding, and other manufacturing processes to best meet product requirements.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Work closely with engineers, manufacturing and testing personnel to ensure that all aspects of the design are understood.
• Serve as liaison with testing department for equipment qualification.
• Provide expertise to review subcontractor design deliverables of critical aircraft equipment.

Experience and qualifications

Education : Bachelor’s degree or higher in an appropriate discipline and commensurate depth of related technical experience.

Essential Requirements

Beneficial Requirements :

Diversity and inclusion

ZeroAvia is an equal opportunity employer and as a young company in the aviation industry, we value diversity and need people of different backgrounds that bring a plethora of skills, perspectives, and mindsets to the table that can spur originality, imagination, and creativity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.

Benefits

Stock Options

Relocation support

Holiday :  25 Days + Public Holidays

Kemble Location :   Free Lunch

EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging

Flying Club :  5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL)

Private Healthcare :  Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support

Salary sacrifice schemes :   EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work and Ikea Furniture

Weekly Spot Bonuses

Income protection and Legal support