Fuel Cell System Engineer

Company: ARCA Consulting Ltd
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Location: Cirencester
Job Description:

Fuel Cell System Engineer

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in an experienced Fuel Cell Systems Engineer on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role focused on the design, architecture and integration of the wider fuel-cell system, working across balance-of-plant, hydrogen / gas distribution, controls and system interfaces.

The work:

  • Fuel-cell system design, architecture and integration
  • Balance-of-plant system and component integration
  • Low-pressure hydrogen / gas distribution
  • Specification and integration of valves, blowers and flow regulation equipment
  • Fuel-cell control architecture and operating strategy
  • System requirements and interface definition
  • Supporting development, validation and troubleshooting
  • Working across stack, mechanical, controls, test and wider engineering teams

What they’re looking for:

  • Good understanding of PEM fuel cells at a system level
  • Strong systems engineering, architecture and integration experience
  • Experience working with balance-of-plant and fluid / gas systems
  • Requirements and interface management experience
  • Hands-on experience taking systems through development and validation
  • Aerospace experience preferred, although other regulated / safety-critical industries will be considered

Details:

  • Contract: 6 months initially – Outside IR35
  • Location: Gloucestershire / Hybrid

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Posted: October 5th, 2026