Propeller Specialist

# Propeller Specialist United Kingdom Apply / Discuss This Role Register for Similar Roles An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Lead, Principal or Chief Engineer to support an innovative aerospace organisation developing propeller systems for their next-generation electric aircraft. This role will provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration and certification of advanced propeller systems used within a highly integrated electric propulsion platform.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering a safe, reliable and certifiable aircraft programme from development through certification.##

Key Responsibilities
* Act as the technical authority for propeller systems, providing engineering leadership throughout the product development lifecycle.
* Define, evaluate and approve propeller system architectures, including blades, hubs, spinners and associated hardware, ensuring compliance with performance, safety and certification requirements.
* Lead complex engineering activities including concept development, trade studies, design reviews, analysis and technical decision-making.
* Produce and review technical documentation, design data and certification evidence to support regulatory approval.
* Support certification activities in accordance with applicable aerospace regulations and airworthiness standards.
* Apply specialist knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, durability and in-service performance to optimise propeller designs.
* Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, structures, composites, loads, dynamics, systems integration and safety engineering teams to ensure successful system integration.
* Provide technical mentoring and leadership to engineers within the propeller team, promoting engineering excellence and best practice.
* Support development, qualification and certification testing, including attendance at supplier facilities and test sites where required.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, standards and product development methodologies.## Essential Requirements
* Degree (or equivalent experience) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* Significant experience designing, developing or certifying propeller systems, rotor systems or other rotating aerospace machinery.
* Strong understanding of propeller design principles, structural behaviour, materials and manufacturing methods.
* Experience leading technical decision-making on complex engineering programmes.
* Knowledge of aerospace certification processes and applicable airworthiness regulations relating to propeller systems.
* Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams across product development and system integration.
* Ability to balance technical, commercial and programme considerations when making engineering decisions.
* Willingness to travel to development, manufacturing and test facilities as required.## Desirable
* Experience with electric propulsion systems or advanced aircraft programmes.
* Knowledge of rotor dynamics, vibration, aeroelasticity or composite structures.
* Experience integrating propeller systems within larger aircraft or propulsion architectures.
* Familiarity with certification authority engagement and compliance activities.
* Previous experience acting as a technical approver, compliance engineer or subject matter expert.
* Experience supporting aircraft development through verification, qualification and certification testing.### Interested in this role?

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United Kingdom Sector:
Aerospace Posted:
May 2026
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