HV Systems Engineer; Aerospace Electrification

Position: HV Systems Engineer (Aerospace Electrification)
# HV Systems Engineer (Aerospace Electrification)
UK (Hybrid)
Competitive Apply / Discuss This Role Register for Similar Roles An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced High Voltage (HV) Systems Engineer to join an innovative aerospace engineering team developing next-generation electric propulsion technologies. Working within a multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in defining, developing and integrating high-voltage electrical architectures for advanced aircraft platforms. The role offers involvement across the complete product lifecycle, from concept development and system architecture through verification, certification and flight-ready hardware.

This position would suit an engineer with experience in high-voltage aircraft systems, electric propulsion, battery or fuel cell technologies, and aerospace certification programmes.##

Key Responsibilities
* Develop high-voltage electrical system architectures for advanced aerospace platforms.
* Define system-level electrical distribution strategies for propulsion and aircraft power systems.
* Lead the specification and development of High Voltage Power Distribution Units (HV PDUs) and associated electrical hardware.
* Support the design and integration of Low Voltage (LV) electrical distribution systems where required.
* Produce system requirements, interface definitions and electrical architecture documentation.
* Ensure system designs satisfy aerospace safety, certification and regulatory requirements.
* Support system integration, verification, validation and environmental qualification activities.
* Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including power electronics, battery, fuel cell, controls, software and mechanical engineering.
* Participate in system design reviews, technical risk assessments and architecture trade studies.
* Contribute to safety analyses including FMEA, FHA and other system safety activities.
* Support supplier engagement, component selection and technical oversight throughout development.
* Drive continuous improvement and contribute to future technology roadmaps for electrified aircraft systems.## Essential Requirements
* Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
* Several years of experience developing electrical systems within aerospace or another highly regulated industry.
* Experience developing high-voltage electrical systems for aerospace or other safety-critical industries.
* Knowledge of electrical system architecture for electric propulsion platforms.
* Experience with High Voltage Power Distribution Unit (HV PDU) development and integration.
* Familiarity with aircraft electrical power distribution systems.
* Understanding of high-voltage component integration including contractors, fuses, pre-charge circuits and isolation monitoring.
* Experience with electrical system integration from concept through verification and certification.
* Ability to work within highly regulated engineering environments.## Desirable
* Chartered status or progress towards professional registration.
* DO-160 environmental qualification experience.
* Knowledge of aerospace system development standards and aircraft certification processes.
* Experience with functional safety and system safety assessments.
* Background in battery-electric, hydrogen fuel cell, or hybrid-electric propulsion.
* Experience with energy storage integration, electric motors and inverters.
* Verification and validation planning and requirements management.### Interested in this role?

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UK (Hybrid)
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Aerospace Posted:
July 2026
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