Senior Actuation Systems Engineer

Support design and development of actuation mechanisms, structural interfaces, and assemblies.

Work collaboratively with mechanical design, systems engineering, test, and integration teams.

Drive improvements in robustness, manufacturability, and reliability of actuation hardware.

Support the definition, execution, and interpretation of system level tests.

Correlate test results with analytical models and support certification documentation.

Assess structural risks, safety considerations, and margins, recommending appropriate mitigations.

Prioritise multiple workstreams and tasks in line with programme timelines.

Use CATIA for 3D model interrogation and supporting design development.

Use FEA software for meshing, analysis, and optimisation activities.

Use JIRA for tracking tasks, risks, and issues.

Produce high quality technical documentation including analysis reports and structural substantiation.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively.

Self-starter, who can independently lead technical projects.

Strong experience in stress analysis of aerospace or other safety critical actuation systems.

Familiarity with flight control actuators including their structural behaviour, loading environments, and verification considerations.

Proficiency in classical stress methods and FEA.

Experience with structural testing such as strength, fatigue, endurance, and vibration.

Experience using CATIA or equivalent CAD tools.

Familiarity with safety critical engineering and technical risk assessment processes.

Experience critically reviewing supplier designs and applying supplier engineering governance.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Experience with JIRA or similar project/problem management tools.

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.

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