Jobs in Preston

Flight Test Safety Manager

As a Flight Test Safety Manager at Vertical Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and evolving safety processes across flight test activities. You will deputise for the Safety Manager, lead hazard assessments, conduct investigations, and contribute to the Safety Management System (SMS) to ensure the highest safety standards as the company progresses towards certification.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the mechanical design and development of advanced cargo drone systems, translating system requirements into robust, lightweight, and manufacturable designs. Key responsibilities include creating detailed CAD models, performing structural analyses, supporting prototyping and testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system-level requirements.

Windracers Fareham, Hampshire, United Kingdom £40,000 – £60,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer

As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you will lead the integration of technical solutions across safety, structures, propulsion, and avionics, driving aircraft-level requirements and verification activities. You will coordinate trade studies, generate compliance evidence, and mentor other engineers, contributing to the development of the Valo eVTOL aircraft.

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, BS1 3BF, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Systems

This role involves working closely with cross-functional engineering teams to develop and implement manufacturing processes for the assembly of complex aircraft structures and systems. You will support aircraft build and commissioning, lead training for new team members, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Vertical Aerospace Cotswold, United Kingdom £40,000 – £70,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Open Application - Future Roles

This role involves contributing to Skyports' mission in Advanced Air Mobility, either through drone logistics and data capture or by designing and operating vertiport infrastructure for electric air taxis. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions in a rapidly growing industry.

Skyports London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent