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# Head of Hydrogen Systems

- **Company:** ZeroAvia
- **Location:** Kemble, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £59,684.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Architecture, Systems Integration
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5798963754

## About the Role

* Degree-qualified in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline; Chartered Engineer status and/or a Master's degree desirable.
 * Significant engineering leadership experience within aerospace or another highly regulated industry, leading complex system development programmes.
 * Strong expertise in hydrogen technologies, including gaseous hydrogen storage and distribution; experience with fuel cell integration and hydrogen infrastructure is advantageous.
 * Proven experience with cryogenic systems, safety management and, ideally, liquid hydrogen storage, transfer and conditioning technologies.
 * Deep understanding of systems engineering, system integration, requirements management, verification and validation within safety-critical environments.
 * Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing technical, executive, regulatory and external partners.

## Description

* Lead the development, validation, certification and delivery of hydrogen fuel cell systems, aircraft hydrogen fuel systems, and ground-based hydrogen storage and refuelling infrastructure.
 * Define and execute technical strategies, system architectures and technology roadmaps for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies across multiple programmes.
 * Provide technical governance and oversight across systems engineering, controls, safety, integration, verification and validation activities.
 * Build, lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams, including workforce planning, capability development and succession planning.
 * Manage programme delivery through effective control of resources, budgets, schedules, technical risks and stakeholder expectations.
 * Drive certification readiness and regulatory compliance, ensuring adherence to engineering standards, DOA requirements and aerospace safety practices.


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