21h ago

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Kemble, Cotswold, UK

โœจ $115k-$145k / yearest.

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll lead laboratory testing of electric propulsion systems for the Valo eVTOL aircraft. You'll own the design and development of next-generation test rigs for performance and endurance validation. This role offers the chance to shape certification processes with regulatory bodies like the CAA.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Lead and execute laboratory testing of propulsion systems
  • Design and develop next-generation propulsion test rigs
  • Define and deliver test plans for structural, vibration, and environmental tests
  • Troubleshoot and optimize test rigs with instrumentation and DAQ systems

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • 5+ years in aerospace propulsion or rotor system testing
  • Proven track record in verification and validation campaigns for propulsion systems
  • Strong knowledge of instrumentation for structural and dynamic measurements
  • Experience with LabVIEW, Simulink, CANoe, Python, or DAQs

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with rotating systems (propellers, rotors, electric motors)
  • Familiarity with propulsion testing in laboratory environments
  • Understanding of certification frameworks and regulatory requirements

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 4% additional salary to spend on extra benefits
  • ๐Ÿฅ Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Company performance bonus and share scheme
  • ๐Ÿณ Breakfast provided daily

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Panel Interviewยท 90 min
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