Mission
At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take‑off and landing) 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we navigate the sky. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME and are committed to redefining aerospace best practices. Valo is targeting air‑liner level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.
Role Overview
As a Senior EPU Modelling Engineer, you will join a highly motivated, technically rigorous engineering team focused on delivering robust, optimized Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) performance models for our aircraft powertrain architectures.
What you’ll do
* Develop motor, inverter, and power distribution models for powertrain systems
* Conduct performance analysis of the powertrain system
* Perform trade‑off and optimization analysis to identify optimal architectures as a function of aircraft requirements
* Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate powertrain components effectively
* Contribute to the development of simulation tools and methodologies
* Support validation and testing activities to verify model accuracy and system performance
* Follow industry codes and standards
* Develop model documentation, modeling standards, and methods
What you’ll bring
* Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline
* Proven experience developing mathematical and physics‑based models
* Strong understanding of power electronics, motor control and power distribution systems
* High proficiency in Matlab (including object‑oriented programming), Simulink and Simscape
* Ability to work from first‑principles calculations through to detailed simulation or test correlation
* Strong analytical mindset grounded in engineering fundamentals and academic research
* Proactive, problem‑solving attitude with the confidence to challenge and improve existing approaches
What you can expect from us
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 organization and an incredible team, working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career. Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, and our environment builds success through diligence in safety and openness.
Our Benefits
* 26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
* 5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
* 5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
* Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
* Award‑winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
* Company performance‑based bonus – rewarding company and individual performance
* Company Share Scheme – open to every Vertical employee
* Company Pension Scheme – 5% and we match it
* Breakfast on us, every day
Disclaimer Statement
We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognize 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.
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