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Job Summary

GKN is seeking a Senior Research Engineer – Fuel System Control to join our team in advancing zero-emission flight through hydrogen electric propulsion systems. The role involves developing and validating control systems for liquid hydrogen fuel delivery, including refueling, storage, conditioning, and distribution. You will collaborate with system architects, design teams, safety teams, and external partners to ensure seamless integration across the propulsion system. The ideal candidate will be experienced in relevant areas and will contribute to the HYFIVE collaborative program, driving innovation in sustainable aerospace technology.

Job Responsibilities

• Enhance and Develop Fuel System Control Algorithms – especially through model based control generation

• Develop fuel system control protection schemes

• Develop fuel system state machine solutions for all critical modes of operation (including emergency states & aircraft start and stop)

• Develop fuel system verification solutions to support routes to certification.

• Assist in developing the Integrated Controls technology roadmap

• Perform validation through Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Software-in-the Loop (SIL) Testing

• Generate interface control documents (IDC) to support fuel system design

• Strong organisation skills of self and others

• Internal & external technical relationships with Customers and suppliers.

What You'll Bring

To help us make a difference, you’ll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:

Essential:

• Minimum B.Eng degree qualified in relevant field

• Experience in modelling physical systems, preferably Matlab Simulink and Simscape

• Experience in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing

• Experience in controlling fluid delivery systems.

Desirable:

• Aerospace Industry experience else experience in a safety based industry.

• Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

• Experience in Model-Based Design (MBD) software development for industrial applications

• Experience in real-time embedded software environment.

• Wider experience of fuel system Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing

• Wider experience of fuel cells and / or flow control and / or phase change modelling

  We are looking for a self-motivated and energetic individual who thrives in both independent and team environments. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver with a strong sense of initiative and innovation. They maintain a safe, organised, and clean workspace while continuously seeking ways to improve productivity. With excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines, this person communicates effectively with diverse audiences and demonstrates strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.

What We'll Offer

Once you’re on board you’ll get the following perks and benefits:

• Competitive salary dependant on experience

• Opportunity to earn up to 15 %bonus

• Hybrid working – giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working

• Industry Leading Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis

• Life Assurance 8 x salary

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Income protection

• Shopping discounts

• Cycle To Work Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• A collaborative, dynamic working environment

  As well as a competitive package we’ll offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! We’ll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. That’s the beauty of being part of a global business, once you’re on board you never know where you career journey may take you!

  We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

  A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

  Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

  We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

  We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ​

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