Advanced Design Engineer – Propeller Hubs
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Employment type:
Full time
Experience required:
Intermediate
Salary
Salary not provided
About the company:
Join the Propellers team based in Bristol as a Advanced Design Engineer (Propellers Hubs) to help us achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.
What success will look like for you, as a Advanced Design Engineer (Propeller Hubs)?
As an Advanced Design Engineer (Propeller Hubs) you will be the lead designer for the hubs and blade root and blade pitch system interface for Verticals cutting-edge propeller systems. This will be the configuration for Verticals VX-4 certified aircraft. The 3rd gen propellers are currently in the concept phase so the Hub designer will be a key part of an exceptional team at the genesis of a new product. Taking full ownership of the part and installation 3D models and 2D drawings in the Digital Mock-Up (DMU) using the Dassault 3DX software platform, developing and refining the hub and blade root concepts, including material selection.
What we would like you to bring.
We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will have expertise in variable pitch propeller hub design, helicopter rotor design or wind turbine design. Experience with Composite Part Design (CPD) and 3D Functional Tolerancing & Annotation (FT&A) in CATIA or 3DX. We are looking for a candidate with PLM system experience and expertise in General Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Experience in designing complex mechanical systems from concept to production and knowledge of metallic and composite materials is essential.
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 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. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.
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.
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