Engineer

Join the IAAPS in our mission to support the transport industry in the transition to net zero.
£36,000 | Permanent, Full-Time | Bristol & Bath Science Park
Are you an experienced engineer, motivated to transform the development of future transport solutions? IAAPS is seeking an Engineer to accelerate our mission to solve the industry’s biggest challenges.
About IAAPS
As a world-leading R&I 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.
We are a commercial subsidiary of the University of Bath, and 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 academia and a range of highly prestigious commercial partners within the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and marine sectors, IAAPS is now firmly moving into a scale up phase.
The key to our success? Put simply, it’s our people. We are a dynamic SME operating at the forefront of future low carbon mobility, therefore everyone’s contribution matters and makes a real difference to what we achieve together.
Our staff benefit from:
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Flexible working
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Free on-site parking
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Regular IAAPS social events
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Holiday purchase scheme for up to 5 extra days of holiday per year
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Private medical insurance
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Cycle to work scheme
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Up to £8,000 towards relocation expenses (subject to eligibility)
The Opportunity
As an Engineer, your role will involve:
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Supporting effective cross-functional relationships and collaborations to build and maintain a high-performance team environment
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Playing a role in technical discussions and decisions on project direction. Collaborating with customers, colleagues and liaising with research partners to identify project objectives, and the skills, tools and supporting systems required to meet those objectives
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Executing virtual and physical test and development plans through to technical sign-off
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Defining and configuring instrumentation to ensure accurate operation throughout the research project
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Ensuring accurate, timely, high-quality data from rigs and simulation activity is provided to the project team
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Reviewing data output from work-stream activity, ensuring data accuracy, reliability and quality
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Creation of project and research outputs, including customer project updates, reports, papers, and presentations
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Providing day-to-day support, as part of the team working on projects
Essential Experience & Skills:
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Engineering degree in a relevant subject, typically Mechanical/Electrical/Design
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Technical experience in an engineering research and development environment, ideally electrified powertrain systems, combustion systems and/or system components, using advanced measurement and analysis techniques
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Able to demonstrate a good understanding of one or more of the following areas: Hybrid systems, Electric motors and drives, Internal Combustion Engines, Transmissions and driveline, Turbomachinery, Battery Design and Management, System Simulation, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning
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Working knowledge of software development methodologies and platforms, and collaborative development environments
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Experience of data acquisition systems and knowledge of instrumentation for effective data collection and interpretation
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Advanced data processing and analysis experience using recognised software
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Strong analytical skills; able to demonstrate techniques to understand failure modes and resolve problems.
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Ability to work within a matrix structure, building and maintaining successful working collaborations across IAAPS
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Experience of working effectively on multi-disciplinary projects with a team of engineers and technicians is highly desirable.
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Good communication and relationship-building skills; ability to adapt personal style to different audiences, providing feedback, to project team.
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Ability to work collaboratively to develop solutions to technical challenges; willing to share ideas and engage others in discussions and problem-solving
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A flexible approach to work, with the ability to seek out opportunities to engage in learning, and meaningful development.
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Ability to proactively manage competing demands and deadlines; able to support others to achieve results for the team.
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Understanding and ensuring implementation of appropriate legislative and IAAPS standards, and industry best practice for test facility operation.
Location and Flexibility:
This role is based at the Bristol & Bath Science Park. We operate a hybrid 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.
We do not accept applications via email. Apply using the link provided.
Closing date - Friday 10th July
Interviews will be held during week commencing 21st July