vertical-aerospace - Advanced Structural Test Engineer
Requirements
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline • Experience within structural test engineering, ideally gained within aerospace or another highly regulated engineering environment • Strong knowledge of data acquisition and control systems, including MTS FlexTest and/or LabVIEW • Hands-on experience with strain gauge installation, wiring, bonding and troubleshooting • Strong understanding of load measurement systems, calibration techniques and signal behaviour • Experience planning and executing both development and certification test programmes • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced engineering environment • Experience supporting aerospace certification programmes under EASA and/or FAA regulations • Knowledge of rosette strain gauges, Wheatstone bridge circuits and signal noise reduction techniques • Understanding of uncertainty quantification and calibration traceability • Mechanical rig assembly and integration experience • Experience using MATLAB, Python, nCode or similar data analysis tools • Familiarity with CATIA V5, 3DEXPERIENCE or equivalent CAD software • 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.
Responsibilities
• Lead the planning and execution of structural test campaigns across development and certification programmes • Own the setup, operation and troubleshooting of data acquisition and control systems, including MTS and LabVIEW platforms • Develop instrumentation strategies including strain gauge installation, rosettes, wiring, bonding and signal conditioning • Monitor test execution, validate real-time data and ensure safe and effective test delivery • Work closely with design and structural engineering teams to define test requirements and develop test rigs • Analyse test results and produce clear, traceable technical reports to support engineering and certification activities • Support the development and continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and standards • Mentor junior engineers and technicians, providing guidance on instrumentation, rig setup and test execution • Drive high standards of data quality, repeatability and technical excellence across all testing activities
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 performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance • 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.
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