Hybrid Aerodynamics Engineer

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About the role

  • Aerodynamics Engineer working on aerodynamic design and testing for electric aviation. Collaborating with teams to deliver aerodynamic data and support flight operations.

Responsibilities

  • Working closely with Senior specialists to support ongoing prototype and certification programmes
  • Focus on aerodynamic design, analysis, and testing of propellers, supporting both development and flight operations
  • Deliver high-quality aerodynamic data, advancing simulation capabilities, and supporting experimental and flight test activities

Requirements

  • Produce, validate, and deliver airframe and propeller aerodynamic data to cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
  • Support experimental testing, including planning, execution, and analysis of wind tunnel campaigns
  • Perform steady and unsteady CFD simulations to assess performance and aerodynamic behaviour
  • Contribute to the development and refinement of aerodynamic models and methodologies
  • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate integration of propeller performance into system-level analyses
  • Support Vertical’s flight test activities, including data analysis and interpretation
  • Investigate and resolve complex aerodynamic challenges related to propeller and airframe performance

Benefits

  • 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

Job title

Aerodynamics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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