Join the Propellers Team based in Bristol as a Advanced/ Senior Impact (Birdstrike) Engineer to help us achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation

What success will look like for you, as a Advanced/ Senior Impact (Birdstrike) Engineer?

As an Advanced/ Senior Impact (Birdstrike) Engineer you will be the lead for Impact design features and subsequent analysis for Vertical’s cutting edge propeller systems. The certified propellers, currently in concept phase, for our VX-4 are our 3rd Generation. You will be a key part of our exceptional team at the genesis of a new product. This will be a unique and hands-on role where you will have the opportunity to conduct design work pioneering British Aerospace Engineering. With a deep understanding of the requirements for certification standard propellers and airframe components, you will define impact modelling standards and approaches based on aerospace industry best practices and contribute to the systems engineering activity.

What we would like you to bring.

We want you to be successful in your role. In order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience in impact modelling & analysis and certification of composite aerospace structures against impact requirements, including composite laminate structures and sandwich panels. Additionally, you will need excellent skills/knowledge of Hyperworks and non-linear modelling using tools such as Radioss, Abaqus, or LS-Dyna is essential. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient in all aspects of impact modelling and capable of working independently without the need for an extensive support network.

What can you expect from us?

We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
• 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
• 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
• Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
• Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
• Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
• Breakfast on us, every day

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.