Technical Authority

4 weeks ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom GKN Aerospace Full time

About the Role

GKN Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Fuel Cell & Thermal Systems Technical Authority to join our team. As a key member of our Global CTO organization, you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of capability as well as roadmapping of fuel cell systems and optimized integrated thermal systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop fuel cell systems and thermal management systems with a focus on the development of hydrogen power and propulsion
  • Ensure that system requirements are captured, managed and developed into design solutions and validated products
  • Define Fuel Cell Stack Module requirements from the perspective of fuel cell system level with internal and external suppliers
  • Develop the standards for fuel cell and thermal systems development and verification used within the CTO Office
  • Manage the fuel cell and thermal systems teams working with in close cooperation with other disciplines, including systems engineering
  • Responsible for the recruitment, specification of roles and the development of members of the team
  • Manage external project organisations; consisting of programme partners, Suppliers and University Partners as appropriate
  • Manage and maintain fuel cell and thermal system work package budgets, reporting and schedule, including forecasting resources required
  • Ensure requirements for the design and development of rig test for the ground demonstrator platforms– including test planning and execution
  • Ensure development and insertion of Technology Development Plans (TDP), cost models and Technology Business Cases (TBC) for system technologies
  • Work alongside legal and procurement organization to oversee related subcontracts to ensure on time, on cost and on quality delivery to the project
  • Ensure that verification planning and test requirements capture system requirements and are adequately validated
  • Develop and maintain requirements and specifications both internally and as part of appropriate international standard working groups
  • Provide technical support to regulatory discussions (CAA/FAA/EASA)
  • Support to customer and supplier engagements including responding to RFIs

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a talented individual with a passion for fuel cell and thermal systems development. You will have a strong background in engineering, with experience in the design, development and integration of heat exchangers. You will also have experience in requirements based engineering, safety assessment and functional systems development.

What We Offer

GKN Aerospace offers a competitive salary, £5,500 car allowance per annum, opportunity to earn up to 22.5% bonus, hybrid working, industry leading pension scheme, life assurance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, income protection, shopping discounts, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme.

About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft systems and components. We are committed to innovation and sustainability, and are working towards a future where air travel is cleaner, greener and more efficient. We are proud to be part of a global business that is shaping the future of aerospace innovation and technology.



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