Overview

We are seeking a Hardware Electronics Design Engineer to join our team and take ownership of the design, qualification, and verification of airborne electronic hardware. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated professional who works independently, collaborates across disciplines, seeks input from experienced colleagues, and consistently delivers high-quality results on a timely manner. You will be responsible for developing high-reliability electronic hardware for aerospace applications—including avionics, mission computing, and embedded systems—in accordance with ZeroAvia and relevant aerospace standards.

ZeroAvia is at the forefront of a new clean aviation ecosystem, and the successful candidate will be joining a world-class team that is passionate about designing and delivering solutions that are not just carbon-emission free but also cost-effective.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, integration and verification of reliable power, analog and mixed signal electronics.
• From schematic capture to layout. Selection of components, generation of the required documentation for traceability, compliance, and configuration control in accordance with ZeroAvia aerospace industry standard processes for manufacturing handoff, following internal and aerospace industry standard processes.
• Conduct hands-on testing, create and develop the required harnesses, test rigs and use of oscilloscopes, DMMs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers to commission and verify designs.
• Collaborate with Systems, Mechanical, and Software teams and other stakeholders to support the integration of HW electronic circuit card designs.

HW Development Assurance Activities

• Own your design throughout your development cycle. Produce the required documentation for reviews, drive, address findings, and perform follow-up activities.
• Support compliance with DO-254 Design Plan objectives and activities for simple and complex electronic hardware, including documentation, traceability, verification, and validation processes.

Process Assurance

• Maintain comprehensive documentation to ensure traceability, compliance, and configuration control, in alignment with ZeroAvia\'s design processes and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments, applying due diligence and contributing to the continuous improvement of ZA\'s standards.

Collaboration

• At ZeroAvia, we embrace the principle of "One Team, One Goal"—you will need strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary design teams.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Altium Designer or Mentor Siemens EDA.
• Proficient in modelling electronic circuits using SPICE-based simulation tools; able to analyse and validate analog and mixed-signal designs through simulation.
• Knowledge of physical implementation and good signal integrity practices of SPI, I2C, RS485, Ethernet and CAN communication interfaces.
• Strong understanding of Electrical safety (creepage and clearance, insulation requirements, etc).
• Strong understanding of Low-Level Analog circuit design and digital signal processing.
• Strong skills in designing and implementing data acquisition systems.
• Proven experience working with microcontrollers and digital signal processing.
• Strong understanding of designing electronics hardware to meet qualification and environmental requirements (EMC testing, etc).

Experience

• Bachelor\'s degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hardware electronics design experience.
• 5+ years hardware development experience.

Desirable

• Experience working in a Design Organisation Approval (DOA).
• Design experience against IEC 60664, DO-160 or MIL-STD-810.
• Familiarity with low and high voltage systems (up to 1.5 KV).
• Experience in designing airborne electronics hardware.
• Proficient in LTSpice or Simetrix.

Benefits

At ZeroAvia, we pursue clean sky innovation and hydrogen-electric powertrains. We offer a range of benefits to support you and your family, including health and dental care, mental health support, free lunch and snacks, and various clubs and wellness initiatives. Additional options include stock options, flying lessons, generous leave, EV charging, and flexible benefit schemes.

Location: Kemble (Cotswold Airport) – UK Head Office environment with a fast-paced, engineering-focused culture. Suitable for engineers who want to work on cutting-edge propulsion and integration challenges.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we are an equal-opportunity employer and value diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.