Fuel Cell System Engineer
CV-LibraryCirencester, GloucestershirecontractPosted: 1 October 2026
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ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in an experienced Fuel Cell Systems Engineer on a contract basis.
This is a hands-on role focused on the design, architecture and integration of the wider fuel-cell system, working across balance-of-plant, hydrogen / gas distribution, controls and system interfaces.
The work:
* Fuel-cell system design, architecture and integration
* Balance-of-plant system and component integration
* Low-pressure hydrogen / gas distribution
* Specification and integration of valves, blowers and flow regulation equipment
* Fuel-cell control architecture and operating strategy
* System requirements and interface definition
* Supporting development, validation and troubleshooting
* Working across stack, mechanical, controls, test and wider engineering teams
What they’re looking for:
* Good understanding of PEM fuel cells at a system level
* Strong systems engineering, architecture and integration experience
* Experience working with balance-of-plant and fluid / gas systems
* Requirements and interface management experience
* Hands-on experience taking systems through development and validation
* Aerospace experience preferred, although other regulated / safety-critical industries will be considered
Details:
* Contract: 6 months initially – Outside IR35
* Location: Gloucestershire / Hybrid
If you would like to know more about this Fuel Cell Systems Engineer opportunity, please apply for immediate consideration
ARCA is supporting an aerospace programme to bring in an experienced Fuel Cell Systems Engineer on a contract basis.
This is a hands-on role focused on the design, architecture and integration of the wider fuel-cell system, working across balance-of-plant, hydrogen / gas distribution, controls and system interfaces.
The work:
* Fuel-cell system design, architecture and integration
* Balance-of-plant system and component integration
* Low-pressure hydrogen / gas distribution
* Specification and integration of valves, blowers and flow regulation equipment
* Fuel-cell control architecture and operating strategy
* System requirements and interface definition
* Supporting development, validation and troubleshooting
* Working across stack, mechanical, controls, test and wider engineering teams
What they’re looking for:
* Good understanding of PEM fuel cells at a system level
* Strong systems engineering, architecture and integration experience
* Experience working with balance-of-plant and fluid / gas systems
* Requirements and interface management experience
* Hands-on experience taking systems through development and validation
* Aerospace experience preferred, although other regulated / safety-critical industries will be considered
Details:
* Contract: 6 months initially – Outside IR35
* Location: Gloucestershire / Hybrid
If you would like to know more about this Fuel Cell Systems Engineer opportunity, please apply for immediate consideration