At ZeroAvia, we’re clean-sky thinkers. For the world to achieve truly clean, guilt-free flight, we need a scalable solution; hydrogen-electric powertrains. As a leader in zero-emission aviation and a UK Jet Zero Council member, we’re designing and commercialising hydrogen-powered solutions that will positively impact the future of aviation, global connectivity, and the world.

You will become a solution-focused champion in our high-velocity culture. We value results and efficiency and prioritise achieving our mission most effectively and innovatively possible. You’ll be part of our unified team to create solutions and solve problems, If you’re eager to take radical ownership and are unafraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo, then we want you to be part of our Clean Sky Thinking.

Main responsibilities

Leads and completes self-initiated and assigned technical and experimental activities directed to development and scale up of new materials and processing conditions, modification of the existing materials and technologies, manufacturing, and quality support for the components of the hydrogen fuel stacks (bi-polar plates, membrane electrode assemblies, etc).

Analyses and interprets results of technical and experimental work. Recommends and develops solutions for technical and product problems.

Build and utilizes knowledge of technical, product, and market information and understanding of project scope, expectations, and requirements to contribute to the development of project strategy.

Develop new laboratory capabilities (equipment, methods), run R&R (reproducibility and repeatability) analysis and lead improvement activities.

May assist in the development of other technical employees, contract workers, tech aides, etc.

Documents experimental data/observations in technical notebooks or electronic files.

Develops an understanding of the IP landscape and takes part in generation of the new IP positions for the Company in the assigned technology.

Communicates results of assigned and self-initiated technical tasks to appropriate technical community. Communicates relevant findings to external parties as appropriate. Prepares reports, presentations, and other written documents.

Requirements

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Material Sciences, Nanotechnologies, or individuals with degrees in these sciences plus appropriate additional course work and experience.
• >3 years of practical experience in the development of polymer materials and composite structures for application in hydrogen fuel cells
• Understanding of market and technology trends and demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities in hydrogen fuel cells:
• Development of methods for synthesis and application of polymer proton conductive materials in fuel cells.
• Characterization of the composition, chemical structure, and electrochemical performance of polymer materials and composites (SEM, TGA & DSC, XRF, XRD, LVS, EIS, etc.);
• Development of structured composite layers and their combinations to intensify reactant gases, protons, water, and electrons transfer to/from catalytic centers.
• Possesses and applies advanced analytical problem-solving skills.
• Possesses good technical and non-technical communication skills.
• Possesses interpersonal and team skills necessary to perform effectively in a variety of cross-functional team situations.
• d their combinations to intensify reactant gases, protons, water, and electrons transfer to/from catalytic centres.

Benefits

📈 Stock Options

🏡 Relocation support

🏖️ Holiday: 25 Days + Public Holidays

🍴 Kemble Location: Free Lunch

🔋 EV Club and Kemble Free EV Charging

🛩️ Flying Club: 5 free hours of flying lessons + Discount on Pilots License (PPL)

👩🏽‍⚕️ Private Healthcare: Plus Dental, Optical, Mental health support

💸 Salary sacrifice schemes: EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work and Ikea Furniture

💰 Weekly Spot Bonuses

👩🏼‍⚖️ Income protection and Legal support