Senior Manager- Landing Gear Design
Vertical Aerospace(2 months ago)
About this role
The Senior Manager of Landing Gear Design at Vertical Aerospace will lead the design and development of the VX4's landing gear system, ensuring it meets safety, weight, and reliability standards while integrating seamlessly with the airframe and critical systems. This role involves collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, managing system architecture and integration requirements, and overseeing the compliance with certification standards. The manager will also mentor a team of engineers, drive design risk resolution, and support testing activities to validate performance and structural integrity.
Required Skills
- Landing Gear Design
- System Architecture
- Interface Requirements
- External Supplier Collaboration
- Design Compliance
- Design Review
- Testing Support
- Certification Plans
- Risk Identification
- Team Leadership
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About Vertical Aerospace
vertical-aerospace.comVertical Aerospace is a pioneering company in the electric aviation sector, focused on creating sustainable urban air mobility solutions. Their flagship aircraft, the VX4, is designed to carry four passengers and a pilot, featuring zero operating emissions and employing vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) technology. With plans for a cruise speed of 150 mph and a range of up to 100 miles, Vertical Aerospace aims to redefine urban transport, making it faster and more environmentally friendly. The company collaborates with leading aviation partners to advance its vision for the future of flight.