Control Engineering Team Leader
Evolito
Evolito’s mission is to accelerate the adoption of electric propulsion in aerospace applications in support of a net-zero world. We will help to revolutionise personal mobility and transform our towns and cities with clean, noise-free air transportation.
Evolito develops and manufactures class-leading, lightweight, high-power, and high-torque-density electric propulsion systems for a range of aerospace markets, including EVTOL, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and General Aviation.
As well as ultra-high performance, low-weight electric motors and controllers, Evolito specialises in high-integrity, bespoke battery systems for the aerospace and defence markets. The team is scaling rapidly and has ambitious growth plans over the next twelve to eighteen months.
As part of our current high-growth phase, we are looking for a Control Engineering Team Leader to lead the Control Engineering team, define the strategy and working practices, and organise and prioritise the tasks for the development of robust control algorithms that meet the performance and safety goals for highly safety-critical software systems.
Key responsibilities will include:
Leading the control engineering team, accountable for their personal development and technical deliverables
Setting strategic direction for control algorithm and digital twin development, safety analysis, reusability, quality, requirements, architecture, and verification
Managing the team, setting development goals, scheduling resources and deciding priorities
Developing the team members, identifying training and development needs and growth, opportunities, setting the team structure and identifying resource gaps
Fulfil the project requirements to the quality and schedule agreed with the head of software
Deliver validated simulation models to predict and refine the performance of the control system
Delivering compliance statements throughout the project lifecycle for the performance of the product (e.g. power, efficiency, dynamic response) to the customer requirements
Tuning and refining the algorithms to ensure that the performance criteria are met
Identifying tools and initiatives that will improve quality and efficiency of control algorithm and simulation development ·
Define the processes and practices.
Skills and experience required:
Extensive experience in software algorithm development and/or control simulation ideally in a safety-critical environment
Experience in aerospace, automotive, rail, medical electronics or similar industry
Strong leadership and organisational skills
The ability to lead and develop a team, deliver the technical items on schedule and
provide personal growth to the team members
Instinctive problem-solving skills coupled with a sound analytical approach
A 'self-starter' attitude with energy and enthusiasm, with the ability to thrive in a small
business environment
Ability to work under pressure while managing conflicting demands against tight
deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A flexible approach to work
UK driving license and ability to travel.
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