Senior Research Engineer/Specialist – Cryogenics

Overview

In this role you will advance cryogenic power distribution within GKN Aerospace Hydrogen Systems, shaping sustainable aerospace power solutions. You will work across early-stage research to higher TRLs, leading design projects, and mentoring engineers to foster capability and engineering excellence. You’ll use CATIA V5 to deliver integrated cryogenic components and systems, aligning with certification and production needs. Expect cross-functional collaboration to deliver manufacturable, compliant designs with measurable impact on efficiency and emissions.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Industry Leading Pension Scheme (matching up to 8%)
• Life Assurance 8x salary
• Up to 15% Bonus
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working hours

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature cryogenic power distribution system designs across 20 K to 70 C
• Create detailed 3D designs and manufacturing definitions using CATIA
• Translate system requirements into validated design solutions and support safety and certification activities
• Define materials and manufacturing methods for cryogenic and high vacuum components
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver cost-effective, manufacturable designs
• Support verification, validation, and testing activities and participation in design reviews
• Coach and develop junior engineers and promote better design processes
• Generate and maintain design data and intellectual property to preserve knowledge

Key requirements

• B.Eng degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering or aerospace product development
• Understanding of thermodynamics and mechanical principles applied to cryogenic design
• Experience in design and development of cryogenic systems including integration, manufacturing, assembly, or test
• Knowledge of cryogenic material behavior, tolerancing, joining methods, and manufacturing processes
• Experience across the product design lifecycle from concept to release to manufacture
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• experience interfacing across disciplines and with stakeholders

• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Innovative mindset and continuous improvement
• CATIA V5
• Cryogenic system design and integration
• Materials selection for cryogenics and high vacuum systems

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