Lead Electrical & Electronic Hardware Engineer (Electric Propulsion)
Location:
Spain
✛ This role is being managed exclusively by HYTE on a retained basis ✛
Direct applications and confidential enquiries are welcomed
✛ Overview ✛
HYTE is supporting an innovative electric aviation company developing next-generation electric propulsion systems for regional aircraft. The organisation is at the forefront of enabling zero-emissions aviation, with programmes spanning aircraft conversion, propulsion integration and certification. As part of its continued growth, the company is seeking a
Lead Electrical & Electronic Hardware Engineer
to take ownership of hardware development across propulsion systems.
This is a
dual-responsibility role
, combining:
- Hands-on engineering delivery
(design, integration, V&V;)
- Certification ownership and authority interface
(EASA, DO-254, DO-160G)
The successful candidate will play a central role in defining and delivering certifiable hardware systems, working across the full lifecycle from architecture through to qualification and approval.
✛ Key Responsibilities ✛
Lead the end-to-end development of electrical and electronic hardware systems, from requirements through design, integration, verification and certification.
Define hardware architectures across propulsion-related systems, ensuring alignment with safety and certification requirements.
Act as technical authority for E&E; hardware across the programme, supporting design decisions and trade-offs.
Own hardware certification activities, including compliance with DO-254, DO-160G, ARP4754A and ARP4761.
Interface directly with certification authorities (EASA), supporting audits, documentation and approval processes.
Lead and mentor hardware engineering activities, ensuring delivery against programme milestones.
Coordinate closely with systems, software, propulsion and certification teams to ensure integrated system delivery.
Drive development of hardware across key subsystem
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