Advanced Structural Test Engineer

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 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.

We're looking for an Advanced Structural Test Engineer to join our growing Test & Validation team. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take ownership of structural test campaigns from initial planning through to execution, analysis and reporting.

Working from our Kemble facilities, you'll play a key role in delivering the physical evidence required to support aircraft development and certification. You'll work across a broad range of structural testing activities, from component-level investigations through to large-scale certification programmes, collaborating closely with Design, Stress, Airframe and Certification teams.

What You'll Do

Lead the planning and execution of structural test campaigns across development and certification programmes

Own the setup, operation and troubleshooting of data acquisition and control systems, including MTS and LabVIEW platforms

Develop instrumentation strategies including strain gauge installation, rosettes, wiring, bonding and signal conditioning

Monitor test execution, validate real-time data and ensure safe and effective test delivery

Work closely with design and structural engineering teams to define test requirements and develop test rigs

Analyse test results and produce clear, traceable technical reports to support engineering and certification activities

Support the development and continuous improvement of testing processes, methodologies and standards