Vibration & Acoustics Engineer

Vertical Aerospace; West of England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Health & wellbeing

Job summary

Vertical Aerospace is seeking a Vibroacoustic engineer to define and support DO-160-like vibration qualification for the Valo eVTOL. You will manage vibroacoustic models, analyse data from ground and flight tests, and work with Flight Physics, test, and supplier teams to drive evidence-based engineering decisions.

You’ll bring a strong foundation in structural dynamics and vibroacoustics, with experience in vibration testing and accelerometer data analysis, in an aerospace context.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in structural dynamics and vibroacoustics.
• Experience supporting vibration testing and qualification testing.
• Ability to analyse accelerometer data from ground or flight testing.

Responsibilities

• Own and support DO-160 type vibration qualification activities for Valo systems and equipment.
• Manage vibroacoustic models to assess aircraft vibration and noise behavior.
• Analyse vibration data from ground and flight testing to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with suppliers, test houses, and internal teams on test planning and evidence review.
• Contribute to development and qualification of Valo through modelling, analysis and testing.

Skills

Structural dynamics

Vibroacoustics

Vibration testing

Accelerometer data

Aerospace experience

Supplier liaison

Job description

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

What to Expect

As a Vibroacoustic engineer, you’ll play a key role in understanding how Valo behaves in real-world vibration and acoustic environments. You’ll define and support DO-160-like operational vibration qualification, manage vibroacoustic models, and work closely with Flight Physics, test, certification, systems, and supplier teams to turn complex data into practical engineering decisions. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys structural dynamics, vibration testing, and working with imperfect data to solve meaningful aircraft development challenges.

What You’ll Do

• Own and support DO-160 operational vibrations and shock qualification activity for Valo systems and equipment.
• Manage, maintain, and develop vibroacoustic models to help assess aircraft vibration and internal noise behaviour.
• Analyse vibration data from ground testing and flight test activity.
• Support suppliers, test houses, and internal teams with vibration test planning, troubleshooting, and evidence review.
• Use structural dynamics knowledge to optimise Valo's vibroacoustic response.
• Help identify practical design or test solutions where data is incomplete, uncertain, or still developing.
• Work closely with Flight Physics, certification, test, systems, and supplier teams to support safe, evidence‑led engineering decisions.
• Contribute to the development and qualification of Valo through a mix of modelling, analysis, testing, and hands‑on problem solving.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong foundation in structural dynamics and vibroacoustics.
• Experience supporting vibration testing, qualification testing, or environmental test activity.
• Ability to analyse vibration data, including accelerometer data from ground or flight testing.
• Confidence working with suppliers, test houses, or external partners to resolve practical vibration test issues.
• A pragmatic approach to engineering decisions where data may be incomplete, uncertain, or still maturing.
• Experience in aerospace, rotorcraft, or eVTOL environments.
• Exposure to producing or reviewing certification evidence for vibration, dynamics, or qualification testing.

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 performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance

• 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.

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.