Principal Research Specialist

2 weeks ago

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

GKN Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled Principal Research Specialist to join our team and contribute to the development of cryogenic fuel systems and components for hydrogen-fuelled aircraft. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for generating system, sub-system, and component level designs for the transfer and control of hydrogen from storage to where it is consumed.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop fuel system concepts for hydrogen across the full temperature range from liquid to 70 °C, compliant to relevant safety and certification requirements
  • Generate and record intellectual property for protection
  • Develop design principles and qualification campaigns for hydrogen fuel systems
  • Lead the development of system requirements through design into a validated physical product, including requirements management, safety, risk assessment, and compliance
  • Define suitable materials and technology specifications for hydrogen fuel systems and components
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to develop cost-effective designs
  • Lead the definition of validation plans and ensure compliance through analysis, simulation, and/or test as appropriate. Support qualification and certification planning
  • Supervise members of the engineering team, lead reviews, and peer review technical deliverables
Requirements
  • Degree in Engineering or Physics with significant content in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials
  • Understanding of key thermodynamic and mechanical principles, and the ability to apply them to real-life problems from first principles
  • Experience of development and evaluation of cryogenic and/or hydrogen systems
  • Understanding of the effect of cryogenic temperatures on the properties of materials and the implications for system design
  • Understanding of the effect of hydrogen on the properties of materials and the implications for system design
  • Experience of product development lifecycle for cryogenic equipment including concept definition, design/drawing development, and review
  • Experience in functional and physical system development
  • Experience in safety assessment
  • Experience in defining work packages internally and externally: specifications, statements of work, etc
  • Experience reviewing and approving designs, leading design reviews
What We 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
About GKN Aerospace

GKN Aerospace is a leading global supplier of aircraft components and systems. We are committed to innovation and excellence, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our team and contribute to our success. We offer a collaborative and dynamic working environment, with opportunities for career development and growth. If you are a motivated and talented individual who is passionate about aerospace engineering, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

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