Engineer

About IAAPS
As a world-leading Engineering & Innovation centre that supports the wider transport and energy sectors in the transition to net zero, we have great ambitions – namely, to solve the industry’s biggest challenges by creating the technologies, tools and systems needed to accelerate the move to clean, affordable and sustainable mobility.

Our world class facility based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park ranks among the top three independent institutions of its type in the world. With a team in place that brings together specialists from across industry and a range of highly prestigious commercial partners within the automotive, motorsport, industrial, aerospace, and marine sectors, IAAPS is growing in response to the needs of our customers.

The key to our success? Put simply, it’s our people. We are a dynamic team operating at the forefront of future technology, therefore everyone’s contribution matters and makes a real difference to what we achieve together.

The Opportunity
As an Engineer, your role will involve:

• Executing mechanical and mechatronic design projects, including use of analysis tools, leading to prototype build and validation

• Executing virtual and physical test and development programmes

• Defining and configuring instrumentation to ensure accurate measurements and efficient data acquisition

• Ensuring accurate, timely, high-quality data from test rigs and simulation activities are provided to the project team

• Reviewing and analysing data output, ensuring data accuracy, reliability and quality

• Creation of project outputs, including customer updates, reports, and presentations

• Supporting effective cross-functional relationships and collaborations to build and maintain a high-performance team environment

• Collaborating with customers and colleagues to identify project objectives

• Supporting technical discussions and decisions on project direction, using the skills, tools and supporting systems required to meet those objectives

Essential Experience & Skills:

• An Engineering degree in a relevant subject, typically Mechanical/Electrical/Design

• Technical experience as a design, simulation or test engineer in a research and development environment, including powertrain systems, electrification, combustion systems and/or system components

• Able to demonstrate a good understanding of one or more of the following: Hybrid vehicle systems, Electric motors and drives, Internal Combustion Engines, Transmissions and Driveline, Turbomachinery, Battery Design and Management, System Simulation, Design Processes, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning

• Working knowledge of software development methodologies and platforms, and collaborative development environments

• Experience of data acquisition systems and knowledge of instrumentation for effective data collection and interpretation

• Advanced data processing and analysis experience using recognised software

• Strong analytical skills; able to apply techniques to understand failure modes and resolve problems

General Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work within a matrix structure, working effectively on multi-disciplinary projects with a team of engineers, technicians and support functions

• Good communication and relationship-building skills; ability to adapt personal style to different audiences, providing feedback, to project team

• Ability to work collaboratively to develop solutions to technical challenges; willing to share ideas and engage others in discussions and problem-solving

• A flexible approach to work, with the ability to seek out opportunities to engage in learning, and meaningful development

• Ability to proactively manage competing demands and deadlines; able to support others to achieve results for the team

• Understanding and ensuring implementation of appropriate legislative and IAAPS standards, and industry best practice for test facility operation
  

Our staff benefit from:

• Flexible working

• Free on-site parking

• Regular IAAPS social events

• Holiday purchase scheme for up to 5 extra days of holiday per year

• Private medical insurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Up to £8,000 towards relocation expenses (subject to eligibility)

Location and Flexibility
This role is based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park. We operate a hybrid working model, expecting a minimum of 60% on-site presence. This on-site focus is crucial for developing internal communications, building customer relationships, and delivering project activities.

It is expected that this is a full-time position. However, we would consider flexible working options to cover this.

An IAAPS Open-Evening event will be held prior to the closing date, details will be posted on our website and on social media channels.


Click here to view the job description to find out more about this role!

Application closing date: Monday 9th November

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 23rd November