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Job Summary
GKN's Global Technology Centre (GTC) in Filton, Bristol is a £32m state of the art technology research and manufacturing process development facility which is a hub for world-class innovative technology for the next generation of fuel-efficient aircraft. We are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to join the GKN Aerospace Electrical Network team, supporting the development of sustainable aerospace power and propulsion systems. This role focuses on designing and optimising Power Distribution Centres (PDCs) for hydrogen electric propulsion, playing a critical role in the £44 million H2FLYGHT project aimed at validating hydrogen propulsion for large civil aircraft.
Job Responsibilities
* Lead the concepting design of Power Distribution Centres for hydrogen propulsion aircraft
* Prepare technical documentation, including schematics, wiring diagrams and design reports
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design requirements are met
* Provide inputs to design team for DMU and Bill of Materials considering different aspect ratios and concepts
* Work collaboratively with GKN Fokker-Elmo in the Netherlands
* Validate the Power Distribution Centres at a test site in the UK
* Strong organisation skills of self and others
* Internal & external technical relationships with Customers and suppliers.
What you'll bring
Essential:
* Minimum B.Eng degree qualified in relevant subject
* Experience in LV/ MV electrical system design
* Experience in installation of electrical switching/ fault protection/ fault limiting devices
* Experience in electrical segregation requirements
Desirable:
* Aerospace Industry experience or experience in Marine, traction or distribution
* Experience in switchboard/ distribution centre designs
* Experience in SCADA control solutions
* Proficient in CAD software
* Knowledge of EWIS standards and regulations
* Knowledge of control circuitry and sensors
What We'll Offer
* 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
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. #J-18808-Ljbffr