Senior Applications Engineer - Research and Technology

Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world.  We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.

Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.

As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.

As part of our current high-growth phase, we are creating our Research and Technology (R&T) team and are looking for a Senior Applications Engineer to join us.

The R&T team is responsible for the development of new systems, electric machines and power control electronics in support of new and existing customers. This includes electric propulsion systems, electrical generation systems and power management systems for all-electric and hybrid-electric aircraft.

As a Senior Applications Engineer within our R&T team, you will act as the technical focal point for the development and application of new electrification technologies for aerospace. You will take ownership of the day-to-day technical delivery of R&T projects, translating project and customer needs into technical requirements and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions from concept through development and test.

Working across mechanical, electrical, systems, software, controls and simulation, you will lead technical coordination, resolve cross-functional engineering challenges and ensure the overall system meets its performance and technical objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for Evolito Research & Technology projects
• Supporting new concept design activities, including internal technology projects, or customer applications
• Working closely with Project Management Office, Business Development and customers to ensure project and technical requirements are met
• Coordinating the activities of a cross-functional engineering team including mechanical and electrical design, software and controls, systems, and simulation
• Managing day to day technical delivery including specification, development, test and manufacture of electric motor, controller and software
• Effectively communicating technical and project progress, successes and challenges to the wider business and customers
• Support the generation of functional architecture, system requirements and system documentation.

Skills and experience required:

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant technical domain

• Proven and demonstrable experience working in a cross-functional engineering team
• Familiarity with mechatronic disciplines including mechanical, electrical and controls engineering
• An understanding of high voltage electrification and drive systems including electric drive/propulsion units, electric motors, controllers/inverters, gearboxes and associated controls
• Demonstrable engineering experience within a mechanical, electrical or mechatronic discipline, with the ability to understand and resolve technical challenges at system level
• Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
• A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small business environment
• Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A flexible approach to work
• UK driving license and ability to travel.

Preferred:

• Experience in the development of power electronics, electric motors and controllers
• Experience developing hybrid systems and/or high voltage batteries
• Hands on experience of data acquisition, calibration and control using Vector or similar toolset
• Willingness to support off-site test activities in the UK and abroad
• Experience of working within a Tier 1 environment.

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