Senior Flight Control Actuation Manager

We are pioneering the way for electric aviation and are looking for a Senior Flight Control Actuation Manager to lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for safety-critical systems on the aircraft. The role involves setting technical direction, planning and prioritizing work, and working closely with programme managers to deliver against demanding schedules.

Requirements

• Strong experience leading engineering teams developing safety-critical aerospace or comparable complex systems
• Deep understanding of actuation systems, flight control systems, or closely related mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Experience balancing multiple programmes or development phases in parallel, from prototype through certification
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver engineering work against challenging schedules
• A leadership style that empowers teams, builds technical confidence, and encourages continuous learning
• Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on safety and certification
• Clear, confident communication skills and the ability to influence across disciplines and seniority levels

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