Senior Systems Engineer; IVVQ

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer (IVVQ) to join Zero Avia based in Kemble. This role owns and drives the planning of validation, integration, verification, and environmental qualification test campaigns across the ZA200 propulsion system, flexing across these activities as programme needs evolve.

This is a critical position supporting the delivery of certified, zero emission aircraft propulsion systems, directly contributing to Zero Avia's mission.

• Own and deliver IVVQ activities across aircraft, system, and item levels for the ZA200 fuel cell system
• Develop and maintain V&V, integration, and qualification plans, ensuring alignment with lifecycle and programme schedules
• Plan and execute validation, integration, verification, and DO-160G environmental qualification campaigns
• Authorise test specifications, procedures, execution, and results; lead defect investigation and resolution
• Lead IVVQ reviews and represent IVVQ at design reviews, managing verification risk and stakeholder alignment (customer, regulator, suppliers)
• Collaborate cross-functionally (Airworthiness, Certification, Safety, Test, Design) to deliver compliant IVVQ in line with ARP
  4754B / ARP
  4761A

• Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline (Master’s preferred)
• ~6+ years’ systems engineering experience in aerospace, including certified or in‑certification programmes
• Strong working knowledge of ARP
  4754B (essential), with familiarity of ARP
  4761/A, DO-178C, DO-254
• Proven experience planning and executing system-level IVVQ programmes, including verification strategy, test development, and traceability
• Experience with DO-160G environmental qualification and supplier test oversight (including witnessing and data acceptance)
• Proficiency with requirements tools (e.g., Polarion); experience in propulsion, fuel cell, electric, or emerging aerospace systems advantageous

• Private health and dental care
  – get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too.
• Mental health support
  – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support.
• Free lunch and healthy snacks
  – keeping you fuelled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future
• Sports, games and culture clubs
  – connect and keep fit with other Zero Avians by joining one of our clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening.
• Stock options
  – so you can share in our success.
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays and additional days awarded for long service
  – to help you manage your work-life balance.
• Free EV Charging
  and membership in our EV Club.
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
  for EV Club, Curry's Tech and Cycle to Work
• Weekly Spot Bonuses
  to reward excellence.
• Income Protection and Legal Support
  for peace of mind.
• Relocation Support
  to make your move seamless.

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal‑opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Thinking about joining the aviation revolution?