Senior Electric Propulsion Unit Integration Engineer

A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent experience

Experience integrating electric propulsion systems or complex powertrain systems into aircraft

Confidence working across multiple disciplines to deliver an optimised integration solution

Experience defining physical interfaces, writing clear and structured requirements, and validating them effectively

Understanding of aerospace materials, mechanical fastening, and structural design principles

Knowledge of mechanical loads and how stress and fatigue considerations influence design

Experience using CAD tools such as CATIA to integrate components and produce installation drawings

Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams, suppliers, and external partners

Good organisational skills and the ability to manage detailed work in a fast-paced environment

Familiarity with configuration management and version control

Experience supporting structural or mechanical testing activities

Exposure to stress or fatigue analysis in an aerospace environment

Understanding of electric propulsion systems, including motors, inverters, and control principles

Experience working with high-voltage systems

Experience across the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production and in-service support

Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA

Experience using data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python

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.

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.