Senior Test Technician

Join our innovative Hybrid Powertrain Team as a Senior Test Technician and play a key role in shaping the future of sustainable propulsion. You’ll be part of a hands-on team building and supporting testing for our next-generation hybrid system.

This is a unique opportunity, supporting everything from facility setup to full system testing. You’ll collaborate with passionate engineers and technicians, contribute to high-performance builds, and help bring advanced concepts to life. If you're excited by solving real-world engineering challenges and want to be part of a team driving electric innovation forward—this role is for you.

What you'll do?

• Support facility setup by receiving hardware, organizing tools and equipment, and establishing test bays for prototype rig work.

• Build and assemble prototype test rig, including mechanical sub-systems, electrical harnesses, and control panels.

• Modify and fault-find electrical systems and harnesses to support evolving test requirements, using crimping, soldering, and diagnostic tools.

• Assist in the execution of test campaigns, working closely with engineers to run tests, troubleshoot, and capture data.

• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized working environment, applying best practices in FOD prevention, tool control, and lab discipline.

• Work cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, and test teams, sharing insights and feedback to improve design, build, and test efficiency.

• Document your work meticulously, ensuring accurate records of system builds, modifications, and maintenance activities.

• Adapt to changing project demands with a flexible, hands-on approach—willing to step in wherever support is needed across the team.

What you'll bring

• Strong experience building prototype test rigs and associated sub-systems, ideally in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments.

• Proven ability to build, modify, and fault-find electrical harnesses and control panels.

• Solid understanding of High Voltage (HV) and Low Voltage (LV) systems, safety practices, and HV test protocols.

• Experience with Dynos, inverters, motors, and hybrid/electric drive systems highly desirable.

• Comfortable working in a flexible, hands-on role supporting a test lab environment

• High attention to detail, organized, and committed to maintaining high quality and safety standards.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive and collaborative mindset.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work predominantly onsite.

What can you 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 organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.

Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal. 

Our benefits

Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.

• 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

We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.

Disclaimer Statement

We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise 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.