Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Location: Kemble, England, United Kingdom

Department: Aircraft Engineering and Integration

Workplace: on_site

Employment Type: full

Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team and support the design, validation, verification, and certification of next‑generation Electrical Power Distribution Systems (PDS).

This role covers electrical architectures operating from 28VDC up to 1500VDC and plays a key part in ensuring system safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance for future aircraft platforms.

Requirements

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)

Benefits

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. 

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. 

Cotswold Airport (Kemble) Join us at Cotswold Airport, home to some of our aircraft and the workplace of many ZeroAvians. Located just outside the historic market town of Cirencester, you’ll experience a workspace built by engineers for engineers. This is a high-velocity and fast-paced environment with good links to the M4 and M5, so it’s fitting that it’s also our UK Head Office.

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 your 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 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. 
• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.