Fuel Systems Engineer

Hydrogen Fuel Systems Engineer ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in an experienced Hydrogen Fuel Systems Engineer on a contract basis. This is a hands-on role focused on the design, integration and…

Outside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £60 – £70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 October 2026

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Hydrogen Fuel Systems Engineer

ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in an experienced Hydrogen Fuel Systems Engineer on a contract basis.

This is a hands-on role focused on the design, integration and testing of gaseous and cryogenic hydrogen fuel systems, working across storage, distribution, conditioning and wider aircraft interfaces.

The work:

* Hydrogen fuel-system design, architecture and integration

* Gaseous and cryogenic hydrogen storage, distribution and conditioning

* LH2 / cryogenic and high-pressure gas systems

* Fuel-system component selection and integration

* Pressure, leak and system testing / validation

* Thermodynamics and fluid / gas dynamics

* System safety including FHA, FMEA and FTA

* Supplier management and technical delivery

What they’re looking for:

* Strong experience developing hydrogen or cryogenic fuel systems

* Experience with hydrogen storage, distribution and conditioning systems

* Good understanding of thermodynamics and fluid / gas dynamics

* Hands-on experience taking systems through development, integration and validation

* Experience with system safety and reliability methods

* Aerospace and associated certification experience would be beneficial

Details:

* Contract: 6 months initially – Outside IR35

* Location: Gloucestershire / Hybrid

If you would like to know more about this Hydrogen Fuel Systems Engineer opportunity, please apply for immediate consideration

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