Lead Systems Engineer
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Salary
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£52,400
Going rate
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2126 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £52,400, and ZeroAvia is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2126 (Aerospace engineers) · 87% match
- Likely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 11% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2126 Aerospace engineers Most likely code | £36,700 | £41,900 | £47,200 | £52,400 |
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Lead Systems Engineer to play a key role in the development and certification of ZeroAvia's hydrogen-electric propulsion systems. Contributing to technical leadership and direction across architecture, requirements engineering, and IVVQ activities, you will remain hands on whilst coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure the successful delivery of safe, compliant, and certifiable zero-emission aviation technology.
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities across architecture, requirements, integration, verification, validation, and qualification (IVVQ), ensuring delivery of compliant lifecycle data
- Develop and maintain system architectures, interfaces, configuration items, and end-to-end requirements traceability
- Own verification and qualification planning, approving test strategies, specifications, results, and compliance evidence
- Provide technical leadership to internal teams, suppliers, and customers, including requirements flow-down, test witnessing, and acceptance activities
- Collaborate with certification, safety, and airworthiness teams to support certified product development in accordance with ARP4754B and ARP4761/A
- Degree in Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline (Master's preferred)
- 8+ years' aerospace systems engineering experience on certified aircraft or propulsion programmes within an OEM or equivalent environment
Why Join Us?
We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that's why we provide our employees with...
- 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 ZeroAvians 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
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Where this offer sits in the market
Aerospace engineers (SOC 2126) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay- Median £52,468
- Going rate £52,400
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,700–47,200
ONS publishes no quartiles for this occupation, so the shaded band is a rough guide.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. ZeroAvia holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2126 going rate of £52,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.