Head of Motor Design

Role Overview
We’re seeking a visionary Head of Motor Design to lead the creation and growth of a new electric motor engineering team in the UK. This is a high-impact leadership role focused on developing cutting-edge propulsion systems across aerospace, automotive, and robotics applications. You’ll drive the full product lifecycle while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary motor design team
• Define product design strategy, KPIs, and technical roadmaps
• Oversee electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical motor design
• Lead system integration, validation, and certification efforts
• Collaborate cross-functionally with simulation, manufacturing, and procurement teams
• Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and supplier engagement
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental standards
• Own technical documentation, design reviews, and IP development

• MSc or PhD in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Engineering
• Proven leadership in electric motor design across propulsion systems
• Expertise in Motor-CAD, Maxwell, Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, and 3D CAD
• Deep knowledge of electromagnetic, thermal, and structural analysis
• Experience with motor control algorithms, efficiency mapping, and simulation modeling
• Skilled in FMECA, FTA, DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, and DOE methodologies
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

Why Join Us? 

We want to help you be your best self, at work and at home, that’s why we provide our employees with… 

• Private health and dental care – get access to services and support when you need them. Add your family members too* 

• Mental health support – enjoy a culture where positive mental health is front of mind with our trained Mental Health First Aiders, Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing support. 
• Free lunch and healthy snacks – keeping you fueled up so you can help us deliver the technology of the future** 
• Sports, games and culture clubs – connect and keep fit with other ZeroAvians by joining one of our subsidised clubs – such as, running, cycling, padel, trivia, theatre and gardening. 

We also offer:  

• Stock options – so youcan share in our success. 
• 5 hours of free flying lessons  
• 25 days holiday, plus public holidays – to help you manage your work-life balance. 
• Free EV Charging and membership in our EV Club. 
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for EV Club, Curry's Tech, Cycle to Work, and Ikea Furniture. 
• Weekly Spot Bonuses to reward excellence. 
• Income Protection and Legal Support for peace of mind. 
• Relocation Support to make your move seamless.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an emergent company shaping the aviation industry, we know that diversity fuels success and unlocks potential. We embrace being an equal-opportunity employer and actively seek individuals from diverse backgrounds. We value the multitude of skills, perspectives, and mindsets everyone can bring to the table. These experiences ignite creativity, originality, and growth. We proudly reject discrimination in all forms, including that based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.