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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Hydrogen Fuel System Engineer - **Company:** Gattaca Plc - **Location:** Cirencester, UK - **Salary:** £66,585.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Computer Simulation, SolidWorks (CAD), Network Interface Controllers, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Ansys - **Published:** July 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5808336646 ## About the Role * Degree or equivalent qualification/experience in Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline. * Strong expertise in gas system design and operation, including compressed gas and hydrogen systems, supported by practical experience in high-hazard environments. * Proven experience in the specification, integration, and testing of hydrogen fuel systems, including both gaseous and cryogenic storage and supply solutions. * Solid background in mechanical assembly, pressure testing, leak detection (including helium leak testing), and validation of fluid systems, including knowledge of vacuum systems and outgassing assessment. * Good understanding of cryogenic systems and hydrogen safety, including risks related to asphyxiation, flammability, and explosive atmospheres (ATEX/DSEAR). * Knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and gas dynamics, applied to hydrogen system design and performance analysis. * Experience applying system safety and reliability methods (e.g. FHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, SAR). * Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools (e.g. ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink, Python). * Working knowledge of CAD tools (e.g. SolidWorks) for system design and packaging. Advantageous: * Experience developing hydrogen systems for aerospace or other transport applications (automotive, rail, marine), including system layout and integration. * Understanding of fuel cells and hydrogen propulsion systems, including integration considerations for transport applications. * Familiarity with aerospace certification, airworthiness requirements, and standards. * Thermal modelling simulation and analysis experience developing and executing 1D/3D computational models (e.g., CFD, transient thermal analysis) to predict system performance. ## Description * Contribute to the technical development of gaseous and cryogenic hydrogen fuel systems for aircraft, including storage, distribution, and conditioning architectures. * Support aircraft integration activities, contributing to system layout, component placement, packaging, and interface definition for onboard hydrogen systems. * Work closely with suppliers and partners to ensure on-time delivery and technical compliance of hydrogen storage tanks, cryogenic transfer systems, and gas conditioning subsystems. * Contribute to the definition, optimisation, and execution of test strategies, including in-house capability development versus outsourcing, and assist in the operation and management of LH and GH test facilities. * Plan and execute verification and validation (V&V) activities across component, subsystem, and system levels, including the development of test procedures, work instructions, and risk assessments. * Analyse, verify, and validate the performance of hardware and associated control systems, initiating corrective actions and driving continuous improvement. * Perform system architecture, functional analysis, and safety assessments across hydrogen fuel system concepts, supporting trade studies and design decisions. * Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including P&IDs, system schematics, drawings, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs). * Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety frameworks, including DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, EASA/CAA requirements, and applicable industrial standards (PSSR, PED, ASME B31.3). * Apply and promote best practices in hazardous area operations (ATEX, DSEAR) and hydrogen safety, supporting certification and airworthiness activities. ## Related Videos - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Cloud Vendor Lock-In - Is it just a new version of the Database Abstraction Layers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1185-cloud-vendor-lock-in-is-it-just-a-new-version-of-the-database-abstraction-layers) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Google Gemma and Open Source AI Models - Clement Farabet](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1354-google-gemma-and-open-source-ai-models-clement-farabet) ## Related Articles - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london) - [Is Software Engineering Hard?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/448-is-software-engineering-hard) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs)