Principal Research Engineer

3 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time
About the Role

GKN Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Research Engineer to lead the development of novel liquid hydrogen fuel systems for aerospace applications. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering fuel feed technologies that will drive the development of key products for GKN Aerospace and its partners.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team in a matrix organisation, with uncertain requirements and solutions.
  • Work with the Technology Project Manager to define and deliver key programme milestones related to the hydrogen fuel feed sub-system.
  • Develop system requirements through the design into a validated physical product, including requirements management, safety, risk assessment, and compliance.
  • Supervise members of the engineering team, lead reviews, and peer review technical deliverables.
  • Support technology strategy development by providing insights on products, the state of the art, key partners, and competitor analysis.
  • Actively participate in guiding and coaching others, supporting the mission to grow and sustain a world-class research capability.
  • Sustain and create positive relationships with customers and partners, including academia.
  • Provide technical guidance and steering, ensuring adherence to GKN Aerospace Engineering and Technology processes.
  • Organise and host technical and project progress reviews with direct reports, owning the planning, progress, and deliverables of the team.
Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering or Physics with significant content in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials.
  • Experience of planning and managing research projects.
  • Experience of product development lifecycle for cryogenic equipment, including concept definition, design/drawing development, and review.
  • Experience reviewing and approving designs, leading design reviews.
  • Experience in use of international standards, design practices, certification requirements, and means of compliance.
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary dependent 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, with contributions matched up to 8% on a 1:1.5 basis.
  • Life assurance, 8 times salary.
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Income protection.
  • Shopping discounts.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • A collaborative, dynamic working environment.
About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft and engine components, with a reputation for innovation and excellence. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in aerospace technology and to creating a world-class research capability.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process, please let us know.



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