Electrical Propulsion Systems Certification Engineer

Join the Airworthiness Team based in Bristol as an Electrical Propulsion Systems Certification Engineer and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

What success will look like for you, as an Electrical Propulsion Systems Certification Engineer?

As an, Electrical Propulsion Systems Certification Engineer, you will hold the position of CVE providing the independent check for compliance demonstrations of powertrain compliance demonstrations under our Design Organisation Approval (DOA) for Certification and Airworthiness programmes that adhere to global standards such as UK CAA/EASA Part 21J or equivalent from FAA, JCAB, ANAC, etc. 

You will be working closely with Subject Matter Experts in the powertrain team to ensure that all powertrain activities meet regulatory compliance standards, strict safety standards, and regulatory compliance in coordination with other technical areas. Additionally, you will display strong teamwork skills when working with the Airworthiness and Powertrain teams, and the ability to maintain independence when carrying out duties as a CVE.  

You will report directly to the Head of Airworthiness and be a key member of the Powertrain/ Airworthiness team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.

What would we like you to bring.

We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience interacting with UK CAA/FAA/EASA/other major civil aviation authorities. Additionally, you will need good skills / knowledge of propulsion certification requirements, including EASA SC VTOL and SC E-19 as well as good working knowledge of Part 21 regulations and Design Organisation Approval. Ideally you will have gained this experience from the Aerospace sector.