Join the Test Team based in Kemble as a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Test) and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

What success will look like for you, as a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Test)?

As a Senior Mechanical Analysis Engineer (Test), you will be responsible for working closely with the structures function and numerous product teams to identify the structural test needed and develop pragmatic plans to provide the results on-time. As part of your responsibilities, you will identify analysis solutions, recommend improvements, or suggest alternative methods. This includes reviewing drawings, designs, concessions, and repairs.

You will be working closely with a variety of engineering teams, both in-house and external suppliers, customers, airframers, regulatory bodies, and other industrial organizations. Your role involves active participation in audit reviews, presenting information as needed, and engaging in product validation.

You will report directly into the structural test team lead, and will be supporting numerous structural and propulsion test rig projects, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.

What would we 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 working in a test engineering environment, specifically in mechanical test analysis. Additionally, you will need good skills / knowledge in hand calculations, using classic static/fatigue stress analysis techniques. As well as good working knowledge of designing metallic parts using Catia 3DX and be able to work competently with FE tools (Hypermesh, Optistruct). Ideally you will have gained this experience from either Aerospace or Automotive sectors.

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.