Advanced Powertrain Mechanical Design Engineer

What to expect

Join our Hybrid Powertrain Team based in Bristol/Kemble, This is a unique opportunity to work with a team responsible for the full hybrid powertrain installation into a brand-new aircraft.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, working alongside world-class aerospace and technology leaders, and some of the industry’s most talented engineers. You will either bring or be excited to cultivate a deep passion for sustainable aviation—and the positive impact it can have on both society and our planet.

Wat you'll do

As the Advanced Powertrain Mechanical Design Engineer, you will:

• Lead the physical and functional design and integration of a mechanical system within the aircraft, from concept development through to system certification

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop optimised, innovative solutions for the complex demands of hybrid powertrain systems.

• Develop concept designs from clean paper to a working prototypes.

• Working on all aspects of powertrain integration design against requirements in a fast paced environment including Packaging, Cooling and Thermal management

• Able to populate DFMEA, manage requirements, manage 2D and 3D drawing, apply good GD&T techniques and use the company PLM system.

• Design of composite and metallic structures enclosures would be included in some of the tasks. You are a team player that has great communication skills.

• Design test rings and fixtures.

What you'll bring

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline

• A solid level of base knowledge of electrical and hybrid systems including Cooling, Fuel and Thermal management

• Proven capability of carrying out complex design and development

• Creative problem solving skills

• Understanding of basic structural loading

• Good practical mindset, ideally with hands-on experience of integrating mechanical systems in a lab or live environment.

• Experience with CATIA V6 (3Dx) is advantageous, alternatively experience with other PLM/CAD systems to manage the engineering lifecycle.

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. 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.