Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer: eVTOL Certification Lead

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday, plus bank holidays

5 extra days to buy or sell

Additional 4% of salary for benefits

Company performance-based bonus

Company Share and Pension Scheme

Job summary

Vertical Aerospace in Bristol is searching for a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the certification strategy for our eVTOL aircraft, Valo. You will be pivotal in ensuring the aircraft meets safety standards through rigorous flight dynamics analyses and certifications.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aerospace engineering and proven experience with flight certification processes. Joining us means contributing to groundbreaking developments in electric aviation, with exciting growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in aircraft-level flight dynamics and handling qualities.
• Proven experience certifying aircraft handling qualities.
• Familiarity with regulatory contexts like CAA.

Responsibilities

• Own strategy and delivery of aircraft-level flight dynamics certification.
• Define compliance approaches for flight dynamics.
• Act as key interface with certification authorities.

Skills

Aircraft-level flight dynamics expertise

Strong communication skills

Technical leadership

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

High-fidelity simulation models

Aircraft-level simulation models

Job description

Vertical Aerospace in Bristol is searching for a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the certification strategy for our eVTOL aircraft, Valo. You will be pivotal in ensuring the aircraft meets safety standards through rigorous flight dynamics analyses and certifications.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in aerospace engineering and proven experience with flight certification processes. Joining us means contributing to groundbreaking developments in electric aviation, with exciting growth opportunities.