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.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Hydrogen Engineer to join our Infrastructure Team. This position involves close collaboration with product delivery, project management, and aircraft hydrogen teams and plays a key role in driving hydrogen and energy infrastructure via a compelling use case, namely airports as energy hubs and aircraft as a primary off-taker. The successful candidate will possess excellent creative engineering skills, expanding a set of complex programs involving liquid hydrogen, gaseous hydrogen, and conversion technologies.

Main Responsibilities

Support hydrogen infrastructure frontend engineering process from concept and design through execution and startup

Design and integrate electrolyzers and liquid hydrogen or other cryogenic systems

Evaluate chemical equipment and processes to optimize performance and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations

Create measurement and control systems for hydrogen infrastructure based on data collection

Support in, design, or construction of energy conservation projects to ensure the acceptability of budgets and timelines, conformance to federal and state laws, or adherence to approved specifications

Assist in solving operating problems and confer with technical personnel to resolve design, research, and testing problems

Hands-on approach scaling the team going forward with an emphasis on design, thermodynamic, and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) packages

Requirements

• Master’s degree in science or engineering
• Possess expertise in process engineering, gas technology (bonus for H2), rotating equipment, maintenance/reliability, and power engineering
• Quantifiable ability to deliver results while working under pressure, with experience in various roles encompassing gas technologies, cryogenics, operations (such as refining or chemicals), and engineering
• Ability to come up the curve on H2 codes, standards, and best practices, which is a must
• Proficient in using ANSYS and SolidWorks (or similar software)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as good written and oral communication skills

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 is looking 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.

Benefits

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 at the front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
• Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fueled 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 you can 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.