Cell Test Technician

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), \’zero emissions\’ aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.

We won\’t realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed; instead, we want to \’redefine\’ aerospace best practices.

We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals of having the VX4 in service by 2030.

What to Expect

As a Battery Test Technician, you will join a collaborative and passionate team whose primary focus is on the development and validation of advanced battery systems for our fully electric VX4 aircraft. Your expertise will be essential in executing comprehensive cell testing activities that ensure our battery technology meets the highest standards of reliability and performance.

A typical day could involve conducting daily health checks on sophisticated test equipment, monitoring live test data to ensure high-quality results, or working with our electrochemistry test team to continuously improve testing methodology and processes.

Your ability to maintain excellent attention to detail, work autonomously, and collaborate effectively across teams will be key to your success in this role.

What You\’ll Do

• Work with internal teams to understand and execute cell testing activities

• Conduct daily health checks, equipment/rig maintenance and fault diagnostics

• Provide periodic monitoring of live test data, ensuring high quality results

• Continually improve testing methodology and processes to ensure the quality, reliability and repeatability of test data

• Conduct basic data analysis and data sense checking

• Work with external suppliers and internal facility teams to ensure equipment is serviced and calibrated according to requirements

• Handle hardware and software fault finding and resolution in a timely manner

• Provide feedback to the electrochemistry test team on day to day test progress

• Maintain a high standard of lab practice and maintenance (experience of 5S or other is advantageous) and work with the electrochemistry test team to establish continuous improvement processes

• Ensure all appropriate paperwork/documentation is completed and maintained (job cards, technical logs, reporting)

• Work cross functionally within the battery team, supporting other relevant activities as required

• Conduct fabrication and modification of components and test rigs using common workshop tools and equipment

• Travel between Avonmouth, Bristol and other VA locations and stay away for short periods if required

What You\’ll Bring

• 1+ years experience in an engineering test-based environment

• Excellent attention to detail and ability to operate to challenging deadlines without compromising standards or quality

• Excellent communication skills, working honestly and openly to enable fast progress and problem solving

• Strong working knowledge of electrical schematics and technical assembly drawings

• Experience with wiring, crimping, soldering etc.

• Ability to work autonomously and safely

• Excellent problem solving skills, proactive and collaborative attitude

Desired

• Experience of lithium-ion cell, module and pack level testing

• Experience in the use of battery cyclers and environmental chambers, data acquisition and battery test scripting languages

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.

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