Materials Engineer
ZeroAviaCotswold District, England, United Kingdom
Posted October 7, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
We're delivering the clean future of flight. ZeroAvia is developing full hydrogen-electric engines for existing commercial aircraft and also supplying hydrogen and electric propulsion component technologies for novel battery, hybrid and hydrogen-electric air transport applications. From 19-seat regional trips to over 100-seat long-distance flights, ZeroAvia enables scalable, sustainable aviation by replacing conventional engines with hydrogen-electric powertrains. We are a team of passionate innovators dedicated to bringing safe, zero-emission flight to aviation, with locations in Kemble and London in the UK, and Everett, Washington DC and Hollister, California in the US.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Materials Engineer to support the development and optimization of advanced materials for hydrogen fuel cell systems, electric propulsion components, and aircraft structural elements. This role involves material selection, certification, manufacturing approvals, and ensuring materials meet performance, cost, reliability, and environmental standards. The engineer will also provide a comprehensive material datasheet and contribute to supplier qualification.
Requirements
- Generate/release material and process specifications/qualification
- Build substantiation packages for material certification (SAE, AMS, ASTM)
- Design/approve process control documents (PCDs)
- Plan and oversee coupon/element testing
- Manage labs and ensure statistical treatment
- Develop quality control plans and create test strategy
Benefits
- Private health and dental care
- Mental health support
- Free lunch and healthy snacks
- Sports, games and culture clubs
- Stock options
- Holiday and public holidays
- Free EV Charging
- Legal Support
- Income Protection
- Relocation Support
