High Voltage System Architect

About Heart Aerospace

Heart’s mission is to create the fastest, most affordable and sustainable mode of transport for regional travel. Our goal is to serve the market in every corner of the world.

Our first aircraft is the ES-19, a nineteen-passenger airliner with an operating range of 400 km. The ES-19 is a fully electric aircraft, and our goal is to have the aircraft certified for commercial operation by 2026.

Your place of work will be at our main office and hangar facility. This is located at Säve Airport in Gothenburg, Sweden. Relocation assistance can be provided. At Heart you’ll be working at the cutting edge of technology while contributing towards a sustainable future. We offer stock options to all our employees and a challenging and inspiring work environment.

We seek experienced and skilled professionals to join our small, fast moving team developing a new electric aircraft in Sweden. We’re in a very expansive phase and now is the time to join our team.

Come help us write a new chapter in the history of aviation together.

Role Overview

The High Voltage System Architect is responsible for the overall design and integration of the high voltage architecture, both internal and external to the battery. You will report to the Head of Electrical Power Systems and your daily work will be led by the Section Lead of Energy Storage Systems.

You will be responsible for establishing and follow up discussion with suppliers as well as internal stakeholders. You will be part of a multi-functional team, closely working with hardware and software integration.

You will support the Energy Storage Systems team at program/technical reviews and will be responsible for ensuring adherence to all engineering processes/standards.
Qualifications & Experience

- Graduate degree in aerospace, aeronautical, electrical, automotive or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years experience working with High Voltage Systems (400-1000V) within an aerospace or automotive application.
- Direct experience of high voltage systems design, integration and testing.
- Knowledge of electrical safety hazards including but not limited to arc flash, arc blast, shock, etc.
- Knowledge about electrical personal safety is a plus.
- Experience with systems and equipment development programs through the entire design, development and certification lifecycle.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Eagerness to work with others.
- Passion for aircraft and Heart’s mission.

The ideal candidate would have

- Experience working in an aerospace start-up environment.
- Experience working in an EASA Part 21J Design Organization or international equivalent.
- Knowledge of airborne systems engineering for safety critical systems (SAE ARP4754 and ARP4761). ISO 26262 can serve as a baseline.
- Knowledge of airborne Lithium-Ion battery qualification standards (RTCA DO-311A).
- Knowledge of software and hardware airborne systems design guidelines (DO-178 and DO-254).
- Proficiency coordinating activities of sub-contract and supplier companies.
- Knowledge on charging hardware/software and communication standards.


At Heart Aerospace, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We are growing and there will be plenty of opportunities for development and taking on other responsibilities.

Heart is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working at Heart Aerospace is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world more accessible and sustainable.