Advanced Stress Engineer

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  Carry out stress analysis of metallic and composite of aircraft structures to support design development and certification.

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  Develop methods and analysis approaches from first principles, using tools and automation to maximise efficiency.

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  Contribute to new technology introduction, material qualification programmes and structural test campaigns.

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  Perform dynamic response, vibration, impact and transient structural analysis, with technical guidance where needed.

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  Work with Design engineers to assess structural options and recommend improvements against weight, performance and certification requirements.

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  Prepare structural substantiation and verification reports for technical review, and contribute to checking analysis within your experience.

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  Collate certification evidence and support compliance activities.

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  Work closely with Design, Loads, Test, Certification and Materials teams to resolve structural engineering challenges.

• Experience performing stress analysis of metallic and composite aerospace structures.

• A strong understanding of structural mechanics, load paths and failure modes.

• Experience using hand calculations and finite element analysis (FEA) techniques.

• Experience supporting structural testing, validation activities or material qualification programmes.

• Strong analytical thinking and sound engineering judgement within complex development environments.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• The ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Desirable experience includes:

• Method development, numerical modelling or automation of analysis processes.

• Dynamic response, transient, impact or crashworthiness analysis.

• Fatigue and Damage Tolerance methodologies.

• eVTOL, Advanced Air Mobility or other innovative aerospace programmes.

• Experience across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through certification and in-service support.

• Familiarity with SC-VTOL, CS-23, CS-25, CS-27 and CS-29 certification frameworks.

• Technology development, research programmes or advanced material qualification activities.

You don’t need experience in every desirable area. We’re interested in the capability you bring today and your potential to develop further.

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. 

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.