About the job
Our Vision
At Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of transforming electric aviation. Our flagship eVTOL aircraft, the Valo, is designed to achieve 'zero emissions' and will establish new benchmarks for safety in aviation.
We aim to revolutionize aerospace practices, moving away from outdated conventions to reshape the future of flight. As we evolve from a prototype company into a thriving small-to-medium enterprise (SME), the next few years are pivotal for us in achieving our ambitious objectives. Our goal is to secure airliner-level safety certification by 2028, paving the way for operational service with our airline partners.
Your Role
This unique opportunity allows you to influence a fundamental component of a groundbreaking aircraft. As the Principal Propeller Engineer, you will serve as the technical expert for propeller systems, directly impacting design choices, certification processes, and system integration.
You will collaborate within a small, skilled team across various disciplines to create a safe, reliable, and certifiable solution for the Valo. Your role will be hands-on and central to overcoming one of our key engineering challenges.
Your Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority on propeller systems, guiding design, development, and certification efforts.
Establish, evaluate, and endorse the propeller architecture, including blade design, hub, spinner, and associated hardware, ensuring compliance with safety, performance, and regulatory standards.
Assume responsibility for complex engineering initiatives, from analysis and design trade-offs to drafting and reviewing certification documentation.
Make informed technical decisions, considering trade-offs, even under uncertain or incomplete data conditions.
Lead and assist in propeller certification activities to CS-P standards, contributing to broader aircraft-level certification under SC-VTOL.
Utilize extensive knowledge of materials, manufacturing techniques, and operational behavior to guarantee the durability, maintainability, and certifiability of the propeller system.

