Fuel Cell System Control Engineer

H3 Dynamics is a global leader in airborne hydrogen power solutions for the drone and aviation industry. With more than 15 years of experience, it has been continuously pioneering innovation in the field of long endurance electric flight and is now actively working on carbon-free solutions for the next-generation air vehicles. Pioneers of hydrogen-electric distributed propulsion with Element One, H3 Dynamics develops state-of-the-art hydrogen-electric fuel cell systems to decarbonise the aerospace industry. These solutions can be adapted to both propulsive and non-propulsive needs, as well as used on-board or on the ground.

As part of its ambition to decarbonise air mobility, H3 Dynamics is looking for a Fuel Cell System Control Engineer, to lead in the development of its new aerospace graded fuel cell system control logic.

• Define the control strategy for fuel cell systems for aeronautical application.

• Develop specific dynamic models, analyse performance results and create associated reports.

• Design, implement and validate control laws and algorithms adapted to fuel cell systems.

• Provide technical support for product specification and design, guaranteeing dynamic system performance.

• Actively participate in the definition of system and component tests, both on simulation benches and in flight tests, and analyse the results obtained.

• Define the model life cycle in terms of modelling requirements, integration constraints and exchange standards.

• Plan detailed activities, estimating costs and workloads.

• Contribute to the technology roadmap, innovation activities and continuous improvement of processes and methods.

• Engineering degree  or Doctorate in Control Engineering.

• Significant experience of at least 5-10 years in the design of algorithms and control laws, ideally in the fuel cell system field.

• Previous experience in the aerospace field is desirable.

• In-depth knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and power electronics.

• Proficiency in modelling and simulation software such as MATLAB and Simulink.

• Knowledge or prior experience in software development lifecycle (DO-178) is appreciated.

• Knowledge on embedded software is desirable.

• Experience in project management. Interested in innovation. 

• High level of written and spoken English. French or other languages would be a bonus.