Test Engineer
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2126
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£42,500
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 3113 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 41% sure that is the right code. ZeroAvia is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
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:
- Possible 3113 (Engineering technicians) · 41% match
- Likely 2126 (Aerospace engineers) · 25% match
- Likely 2129 (Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified) · 11% match
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3113 Engineering technicians Most likely code | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
2126 Aerospace engineers Also possible | £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
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate and execute development, verification, validation and certification testing of fuel cell, hydrogen and associated propulsion system components
- Design, specify and commission test rigs, instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support a range of engineering test activities
- Take ownership of component and subsystem test programmes, ensuring objectives, schedules and quality requirements are achieved
- Collaborate with system, design and integration engineers, as well as external suppliers and partners, to define and deliver testing requirements
- Analyse test data, interpret results and produce clear technical documentation including test procedures, reports and recommendations
- Support air vehicle integration activities while applying critical thinking and innovative problem-solving to complex engineering challenges
- Experience developing technical documentation, publishing test procedures, analysing engineering data and producing detailed laboratory or test reports
- Strong understanding of configuration control principles, including the ability to maintain test registers, interpret P&IDs, create BOMs and conduct risk assessments
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
Engineering technicians (SOC 3113) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~91k in sample- Middle half £33,540–50,648
- Median £42,172
- Going rate £42,500
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–38,300
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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 3113 going rate of £42,500. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.