Senior Test Development Engineer

Vertical Aerospace

2 months ago

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Bristol

Onsite

Full Time

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About this role

A Senior Test Development Engineer at Vertical Aerospace is responsible for designing and developing system integration rigs for the certification of aircraft control systems, including avionics and propulsion systems. This role involves gathering test rig requirements, creating architectures for hardware in the loop testing, and collaborating with various engineering teams to deliver test data. The engineer will also manage the configuration of test equipment and promote a safety-first culture within the team. The position requires expertise in automated test equipment design, understanding of aircraft system architectures, and familiarity with real-time computing and data acquisition systems.

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Qualifications

Degree in Engineering discipline (or equivalent)At least 4 years’ experience designing automated test equipment for certification testing of aerospace systems

About Vertical Aerospace

vertical-aerospace.com

Vertical 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.