Senior Electrical Engineer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.Job SummaryMaking a Difference It's great to know you're making a difference to the future of aviation Whatever part you play you'll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers.At our GKN Global Technology Centre, we specialise in the research and development of the future of powered flight.We have a new exciting and career defining opportunity for a Senior Research Engineer - Electrical Power Engineer - to join our growing Electrical Power Network team. This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the green revolution in aviation, a project that aligns with our company mission, "To be the Most Trusted and Sustainable Partner in the Sky".Reporting to the Electrical Network Technical Authority, you will support the Electrical Power Network team in delivering an Electrical Power network to enable the development of sustainable aerospace power and propulsion systems.The electrical power network includes the power conditioning from the fuel cells and power conditioning from the electrical energy storage system to support the delivery of the right power quality. The electrical power network also includes the electrical protection and re-configuration features to manage failure cases which the role will be expected to support on.This role will be based at our Bristol GTC, however travel will be expected including occasional international.How You'll ContributeThe role will be responsible for designing the electrical power network distribution assemblies to support demonstration of the fuel cells, power conditioning and electrical propulsion for a flying demonstrator. The Senior Research Engineer will be responsible for the following:-Lead the electrical design and sizing of the Electrical BusbarDelivery of design of Electrical Network Distribution AssembliesPrepare technical documentation, including electrical schematics and design reportsDeliver electrical switchboard design (including busbar, fault protection, ground, sensors etc.)Setting separation and segregation limits within PDCCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure design requirements are metSupport of electrical power network technology roadmapsSupport of future power and propulsion system studiesWork collaboratively with GKN Fokker-Elmo in the NetherlandsValidate the Power Distribution Centres at a test site in the UKInternal & external technical relationships with Customers and suppliersWhat You'll BringTo help us make a difference, you'll bring your passion and expertise/ talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes:EssentialMinimum B.Eng degree qualified with ≥ 3 years relevant experienceExperience in designing electrical distribution assembly equipmentExperience in designing and modelling dc electrical power systemsBackground of developing electrical distribution equipment design solutionsExperience in installation of electrical switching/ fault protection/ fault limiting devicesGood understanding of electrical distribution equipment manufacturing methodsGood understanding of impacts of higher voltage solutions in aerospaceGood understanding of electrical distribution equipment manufacturing methods.Desirable Aerospace Industry experience else experience in a safety based industryExperience in creating/ overseeing electrical diagrams and technical specificationsExperience in electrical switchboard designHigh Power, High Voltage design experienceExperience of performing FMEAsExperience in Ground ProtectionWider experience of control of electric Power Systems, preferably hybrid energy source systemsMust be capable of working with and specifying work for academic and industrial partners to obtain hardware delivery.Personal AttributesStrong Communication SkillsExcellent Team PlayerPassion & EnergyExecutionProblem Solving(Self) disciplineWe are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. You will have the ability to work autonomously and also part of a wider team.What We'll OfferOnce you're on board you'll get the following perks and benefits:Competitive salary dependent on experienceCompany bonus based on company and personal performanceIndustry Leading Pension Scheme = we'll match your contributions on a 1 : 1.5 basis. Company contributing up to 12% Life Assurance 8 x salary25 days holiday + bank holidaysFlexible working hours including the ability to finish at 12noon on a FridayIncome protectionShopping discountsCycle To Work SchemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVirtual GP Clinic for you and immediate familyA 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 #LI-SSGKNWe'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 WorkingEveryone 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.