21h ago
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Kemble, Cotswold, UK
โจ $115k-$145k / yearest.
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ 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.
๐ฏ 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
๐ 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
โจ 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
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐๏ธ 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- ๐ฐ 4% additional salary to spend on extra benefits
- ๐ฅ Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service
- ๐ Company performance bonus and share scheme
- ๐ณ Breakfast provided daily
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Panel Interviewยท 90 min
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