Aircraft Build Technician - Electrical

at  Vertical Aerospace

Join the Build & Maintenance team based in Bristol as an Aircraft Build Technician - Electrical and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.
What success will look like for you, as an Aircraft Build Technician - Electrical?
As an Aircraft Build Technician, you will be required to assist in the building, commissioning and deployment of test rigs as well as assisting in the successful completion of our flight test programme including possible temporary overseas deployments.
You will also be assisting with the build, testing, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of sub-assemblies and full aircraft systems including low and high voltage electrical and mechanical systems as well as providing support for aircraft systems test and flight test activities.
You will be working closely with a variety of engineering teams and occasionally you may be required to work a shift system or additional hours for high load periods within the business.
You will report directly into the Production Leader and be a key member of the Build & Maintenance team, supporting the continued development of our in-house expertise, specialist knowledge and capabilities.
What would we like you to bring.
We want you to be successful in your role, in order to achieve this, you will need to have proven experience with structural production techniques, repairs and composite materials (Mechanical engineering). You will also have a good working knowledge of High Voltage electrical systems, wiring harness build techniques including crimping and soldering (electrical engineering).
Additionally, you will hold an accredited aerospace engineering qualification or equivalent. Relevant commercial aircraft apprenticeship or military equivalent is desirable.
Preferably you will have a good working knowledge of aircraft documentation, maintenance manuals and engineering drawings.

Please refer the Job description for details