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Founding Engineer - Aerostructures
Surrey Research Park, Guildford
What you'll be doing
As a founding aerostructures engineer at Flyer AI, you'll own the design, manufacture, and testing of our VTOL delivery drone's critical structures, as well as spearheading the development of our ultra-quiet propellers. From requirements to flight ops, you'll drive the full lifecycle with relentless precision, delivering a game-changing aircraft. This is high-stakes, high-pressure work - only the most dedicated engineers who thrive on intensity and impact need apply. Join us to build the future of autonomous delivery.
What we're looking for
We are not looking for ordinary people. We're looking for passionate, driven and enthusiastic team members who dream of doing impossible things with technology, and changing the world around us.
- Team players who live our values: trust, passion, courage, integrity, and commitment
- Deep understanding of aerodynamics and structures from first principles
- Proven expertise in CAD software, 3D printing, and composite manufacturing
- Experience in propeller or propulsion design for aerodynamic optimisation
- Proficiency in stress analysis and simulation tools (e.g., FEA)
- Intuitive problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt on the fly
What you'll get
- Generous Flyer AI Ltd. equity options and a competitive salary
- Unlimited paid time off - take what you need, when you need it
- Automatic enrolment in our workplace pension scheme