Thermal Engineer
ZeroAviaCotswold District, England, United Kingdom
Posted September 30, 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
ZeroAvia is seeking a Thermal Engineer to design, develop, and optimize thermal aspects of hydrogen-electric powertrains. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create efficient, reliable, and high-performance thermal solutions for aviation applications, reporting to the Head of Aerothermal design. The company is pioneering sustainable aviation with hydrogen-electric powertrains and fostering an innovative culture.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years experience as a Thermal Engineer or similar role
- Knowledge of key principles of electric motor design, including electromagnetics, rotor dynamics, and manufacturing methods
- Experience with Matlab, Simulink, and Simscape
- Experience with motor design software such as MotorCAD
- CFD experience with conjugate heat transfer and MRF modelling
- Experience with experimental methods and equipment relevant to motor thermal characterization
- Demonstrable experience of design to requirements within an aerospace context
- Competency in the use of CAD and PLM software ( Siemens NX and TeamCenter)
- Awareness of HV systems, powerelectronics, and Hydrogen fuel cells (preferred)
Benefits
- Private health and dental care
- Mental health support
- Free lunch and healthy snacks
- Sports, games and culture clubs
- Stock options
- Free flying lessons
- Public holidays
- Free EV Charging
- Paid Vacation, plus public holidays
- Subsidised clubs
- Employee Assistance Programmes
- Wellbeing support
