Senior Systems Engineer (IVVQ)
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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 (90% 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.
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 |
2481 Quality control and planning engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £33,400 | £37,500 | £41,700 |
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
This is a critical position supporting the delivery of certified, zero emission aircraft propulsion systems, directly contributing to ZeroAvia's mission.
Responsibilities
- 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 ARP4754B / ARP4761A
Experience & Qualifications
- 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 ARP4754B (essential), with familiarity of ARP4761/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)
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 disability status.
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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.