Senior Staff Test Engineer – Electric Engine Lead
Archer
Senior Electrical Engineer
ZeroAvia
full-time
Posted on:
Origin: • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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Senior
About the role
- Design, validate, verify and support certification of Electrical Power Distribution Systems (PDS) for aerospace applications
- Work with voltage ranges from 28V up to 1500V and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
- Perform analysis and testing of power distribution components and systems to verify compliance with specifications and requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve PDS issues using diagnostic equipment and tools
- Prepare and maintain PDS documentation, records, and reports for validation and verification
- Provide technical support and guidance to engineers, technicians, and operators on PDS related matters
- Contribute to technical review gates: Concept Readiness Review, Preliminary Design Review and Critical Design Review (CAA Panel discipline categories a, b, c, d)
- Develop and analyse electrical loads across various aircraft states
- Use software toolsets such as MATLAB and PLECS for PDS design and development
- Collaborate with design teams, certification authorities, and other stakeholders
Requirements
- Perform analysis and testing of power distribution components and systems to verify compliance with specifications and requirements
- Strong working knowledge of electrical aviation standards i.e ED-332, AS7499 and DO-160
- Troubleshoot and resolve PDS issues and problems using diagnostic equipment and tools
- Prepare and maintain PDS documentation, records, and reports for validation and verification in accordance with the applicable procedures and regulations
- Provide technical support and guidance to other engineers, technicians, and operators on PDS related matters
- Keep abreast of the latest developments and best practices in PDS engineering
- Contribute to technical review gates such as Concept Readiness Review, Preliminary Design Review & Critical Design Review (CAA Panel discipline 5 categories a), b), c) and d))
- Develop and analyse electrical loads across various aircraft states
- Proficiency in software and tools for PDS design and development
- Proficient in using the toolset MATLab
- Skilled in using the toolset PLECS
- Collaborating with design teams, certification authorities, and other stakeholders
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in electrical engineering, avionics engineering, or related field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in Power Distribution design in the aviation industry
- Knowledge of A/C regulations, standards, and guidelines such as [AMC 20-136], [AMC 20-158] and certification panels such as Panel 5 categories a), b) c) and d)
- Strong understanding of power electronics used in equipment such Inverters and DCDC converts
- Experience in PDS analysis, testing, inspection, and troubleshooting
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
