We are pioneering electric aviation and seeking a Senior Structural Model Owner to develop, maintain, and validate the aircraft Global Finite Element Model. This role offers autonomy, visibility, and technical influence, with scope to shape processes and ways of working as the programme matures.
Requirements
- Deep experience in structural model reduction for aircraft or complex structures
- Strong knowledge of finite element modelling theory and structural dynamics
- Experience with model correlation
- Proficiency in FE tools such as MSC Nastran and Altair Optistruct
- Proficiency in Python/Matlab for model development, automation, or analysis workflows
- Experience with Multibody Modelling
- Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage interfaces and align multiple stakeholders
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