Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As our Senior Project Certification Manager, you'll lead the certification programme from the early stages of design all the way through to type certification. You will be the key liaison between engineering, suppliers, and regulatory authorities globally. Reporting to our Head of Airworthiness, you will play a key part in our certification efforts as we seek to certify the novel VX4 design by 2028. What you'll do Defining the certification basis and means of compliance, negotiating with civil aviation authorities Leading development of certification plans, test proposals, verification/validation (V&V) strategy, and inspection & qualification campaigns. Ensuring compliance in all technical domains (software, hardware, structural, systems, interiors, propulsion) with industry standards and regulations. Managing physical inspections, flight tests, environmental tests and other verification activities. Overseeing configuration management, design changes, and maintaining traceability of certification requirements. Leading and mentoring a team of certification, compliance, and technical specialists. Proactively identifying risks, resolving threats to schedule, and could-be obstacles to certification. Collaborating with suppliers to ensure their parts, processes and documentation satisfy certification requirements. Supporting continued airworthiness post-certification and managing modifications or changes. What you'll bring 10+ years of experience in aircraft type certification or major modification/STC/major regulatory engagements in aerospace, preferably with highly regulated domains. Strong foundation in regulatory/airworthiness standards (e.g. equivalent to CS/FAR Part 23/25/27/29 or their global analogues), software & hardware compliance standards (DO-178C / DO-254), environmental qualification (DO-160 or equivalent), and systems safety & reliability (ARP4754A, ARP4761 or equivalents). Proven experience in interacting with aviation authorities internationally, negotiating technical requirements/methods of compliance, and delivering projects through audit or authority review. Leadership & management experience: building teams, mentoring engineers, managing cross-disciplinary stakeholder interfaces. Strong project planning, risk management, configuration control, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication: able to translate complex technical/certification issues into program-level strategy and reports. Adaptability, bias for action, and able to thrive in fast-paced aerospace R&D / certification environment. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As our Senior Project Certification Manager, you'll lead the certification programme from the early stages of design all the way through to type certification. You will be the key liaison between engineering, suppliers, and regulatory authorities globally. Reporting to our Head of Airworthiness, you will play a key part in our certification efforts as we seek to certify the novel VX4 design by 2028. What you'll do Defining the certification basis and means of compliance, negotiating with civil aviation authorities Leading development of certification plans, test proposals, verification/validation (V&V) strategy, and inspection & qualification campaigns. Ensuring compliance in all technical domains (software, hardware, structural, systems, interiors, propulsion) with industry standards and regulations. Managing physical inspections, flight tests, environmental tests and other verification activities. Overseeing configuration management, design changes, and maintaining traceability of certification requirements. Leading and mentoring a team of certification, compliance, and technical specialists. Proactively identifying risks, resolving threats to schedule, and could-be obstacles to certification. Collaborating with suppliers to ensure their parts, processes and documentation satisfy certification requirements. Supporting continued airworthiness post-certification and managing modifications or changes. What you'll bring 10+ years of experience in aircraft type certification or major modification/STC/major regulatory engagements in aerospace, preferably with highly regulated domains. Strong foundation in regulatory/airworthiness standards (e.g. equivalent to CS/FAR Part 23/25/27/29 or their global analogues), software & hardware compliance standards (DO-178C / DO-254), environmental qualification (DO-160 or equivalent), and systems safety & reliability (ARP4754A, ARP4761 or equivalents). Proven experience in interacting with aviation authorities internationally, negotiating technical requirements/methods of compliance, and delivering projects through audit or authority review. Leadership & management experience: building teams, mentoring engineers, managing cross-disciplinary stakeholder interfaces. Strong project planning, risk management, configuration control, and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication: able to translate complex technical/certification issues into program-level strategy and reports. Adaptability, bias for action, and able to thrive in fast-paced aerospace R&D / certification environment. 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect You'll join the Digital Innovation team at Vertical Aerospace, where software plays a critical role in shaping the future of aviation. This team drives technological advancement across the business by integrating cutting-edge tools and developing new solutions where none exist. You can expect to work on high-impact, technically challenging problems that directly support flight test, engineering, and certification activities. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation. What You'll Do As an Advanced Software Engineer, you'll contribute to a broad range of software systems and infrastructure that underpin Vertical's aircraft programmes. Your work may include: Building secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft and test rigs to the cloud Developing full-stack web applications to support internal engineering and operational workflows Automating and monitoring test equipment and engineering systems Designing hybrid cloud instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics services Prototyping and defining cloud architectures for certified and in-service aircraft Supporting and enabling non-software engineering teams through scripting, tooling, and data processing What You'll Bring Strong software engineering fundamentals, including networking, data, and system design Proven experience delivering high-quality software in commercial or engineering environments Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g. TypeScript, C#, C++, Rust) and Python scripting Experience with modern web development across front-end and back-end stacks (React a plus) Working knowledge of databases, testing, automation, and CI/CD in agile teams Experience developing on Linux/macOS, using containers, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) Familiarity with scalable, secure, and distributed systems, including messaging and APIs A curious, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect You'll join the Digital Innovation team at Vertical Aerospace, where software plays a critical role in shaping the future of aviation. This team drives technological advancement across the business by integrating cutting-edge tools and developing new solutions where none exist. You can expect to work on high-impact, technically challenging problems that directly support flight test, engineering, and certification activities. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation. What You'll Do As an Advanced Software Engineer, you'll contribute to a broad range of software systems and infrastructure that underpin Vertical's aircraft programmes. Your work may include: Building secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft and test rigs to the cloud Developing full-stack web applications to support internal engineering and operational workflows Automating and monitoring test equipment and engineering systems Designing hybrid cloud instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics services Prototyping and defining cloud architectures for certified and in-service aircraft Supporting and enabling non-software engineering teams through scripting, tooling, and data processing What You'll Bring Strong software engineering fundamentals, including networking, data, and system design Proven experience delivering high-quality software in commercial or engineering environments Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g. TypeScript, C#, C++, Rust) and Python scripting Experience with modern web development across front-end and back-end stacks (React a plus) Working knowledge of databases, testing, automation, and CI/CD in agile teams Experience developing on Linux/macOS, using containers, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) Familiarity with scalable, secure, and distributed systems, including messaging and APIs A curious, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As a Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer, you'll play a leading role in delivering the integrated flight control system for Valo. You won't manage a team directly, but you'll lead through technical authority, collaboration, and mentorship. You'll work hands-on across system integration, supplier oversight, and development assurance, helping shape how a new, safety-critical aircraft is designed, built, and certified. What you'll do Lead technical execution of flight control system integration for the Valo aircraft Act as a key interface between Vertical and major flight control system and electronics suppliers Define, coordinate, and deliver system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces Drive development assurance activities in line with ARP-4754B and ARP-4761A Oversee software and hardware development assurance in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254 Support system safety assessments, verification planning, and certification deliverables Mentor and technically guide less experienced engineers through reviews, problem-solving, and day-to-day work Collaborate closely with safety, avionics, actuation, and programme teams to deliver an integrated solution What you'll bring Strong experience developing or integrating flight control systems or similarly safety-critical aerospace systems Solid working knowledge of ARP-4754B, ARP-4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254 Experience working with and overseeing external suppliers delivering certified systems or electronics Confidence leading technical work non-hierarchically through influence, clarity, and collaboration A systems mindset, with the ability to balance architecture, requirements, safety, and verification Experience supporting certification activities within a regulated aerospace environment A mentoring approach that supports learning, good engineering judgement, and technical rigour 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect As a Senior Flight Control Systems Engineer, you'll play a leading role in delivering the integrated flight control system for Valo. You won't manage a team directly, but you'll lead through technical authority, collaboration, and mentorship. You'll work hands-on across system integration, supplier oversight, and development assurance, helping shape how a new, safety-critical aircraft is designed, built, and certified. What you'll do Lead technical execution of flight control system integration for the Valo aircraft Act as a key interface between Vertical and major flight control system and electronics suppliers Define, coordinate, and deliver system-level requirements, architectures, and interfaces Drive development assurance activities in line with ARP-4754B and ARP-4761A Oversee software and hardware development assurance in accordance with DO-178C and DO-254 Support system safety assessments, verification planning, and certification deliverables Mentor and technically guide less experienced engineers through reviews, problem-solving, and day-to-day work Collaborate closely with safety, avionics, actuation, and programme teams to deliver an integrated solution What you'll bring Strong experience developing or integrating flight control systems or similarly safety-critical aerospace systems Solid working knowledge of ARP-4754B, ARP-4761A, DO-178C, and DO-254 Experience working with and overseeing external suppliers delivering certified systems or electronics Confidence leading technical work non-hierarchically through influence, clarity, and collaboration A systems mindset, with the ability to balance architecture, requirements, safety, and verification Experience supporting certification activities within a regulated aerospace environment A mentoring approach that supports learning, good engineering judgement, and technical rigour 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. We are seeking a Solution Architect to design and govern the digital systems that power our aircraft lifecycle - from concept and certification through to manufacturing and continued airworthiness. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of aircraft programmes, digital product teams, and enterprise platforms, ensuring technical coherence as we scale. What You'll Do Solution & Systems Architecture Designing end-to-end solution architectures supporting aircraft design, flight test, certification, manufacturing readiness, and in-service operations Defining integrations across engineering systems (PLM, requirements, simulation), manufacturing platforms (MES, quality), and enterprise systems (ERP, data platforms) Ensuring solutions scale from prototype and certification phases into sustained production Standards, Governance & Compliance Defining and enforcing architectural standards aligned with regulatory, security, and data governance requirements Ensuring digital solutions support traceability, auditability, and aerospace compliance needs Participating in architecture review boards and providing technical assurance Collaboration & Delivery Partnering with Product Managers, engineering teams, and delivery partners to shape solution designs early Supporting delivery teams with architectural clarity and technical decision-making Balancing short-term programme demands with long-term architectural integrity Technology Alignment Aligning solutions with our enterprise architecture and Microsoft/Azure-centric data strategy Evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and integration approaches What you'll Bring Strong experience as a Solution Architect in complex environments Proven experience integrating enterprise and operational systems Understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and traceability Ability to communicate complex architectures clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Ideally, a background in regulated or safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, defence, energy) 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. We are seeking a Solution Architect to design and govern the digital systems that power our aircraft lifecycle - from concept and certification through to manufacturing and continued airworthiness. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of aircraft programmes, digital product teams, and enterprise platforms, ensuring technical coherence as we scale. What You'll Do Solution & Systems Architecture Designing end-to-end solution architectures supporting aircraft design, flight test, certification, manufacturing readiness, and in-service operations Defining integrations across engineering systems (PLM, requirements, simulation), manufacturing platforms (MES, quality), and enterprise systems (ERP, data platforms) Ensuring solutions scale from prototype and certification phases into sustained production Standards, Governance & Compliance Defining and enforcing architectural standards aligned with regulatory, security, and data governance requirements Ensuring digital solutions support traceability, auditability, and aerospace compliance needs Participating in architecture review boards and providing technical assurance Collaboration & Delivery Partnering with Product Managers, engineering teams, and delivery partners to shape solution designs early Supporting delivery teams with architectural clarity and technical decision-making Balancing short-term programme demands with long-term architectural integrity Technology Alignment Aligning solutions with our enterprise architecture and Microsoft/Azure-centric data strategy Evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and integration approaches What you'll Bring Strong experience as a Solution Architect in complex environments Proven experience integrating enterprise and operational systems Understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and traceability Ability to communicate complex architectures clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences Ideally, a background in regulated or safety-critical industries (aerospace, automotive, defence, energy) 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking a highly talented System Engineer with a data and communications background to participate in the design, development, verification and flight test support of the data system suite for an eVTOL platform. The ideal candidate will have a background in digital communications, IP networks and complex avionic systems (mission computers, touch screen displays, comms and data radio equipment and airborne sensors), along with hands-on experience with safety protocols, regulatory standards and troubleshooting in a fast-moving environment. What you'll do Requirements Management: Develop and maintain requirements and their traceability matrices, ensuring all requirements are fully documented and tracked throughout the project lifecycle. Design and Development: Create and develop integrated avionic suite designs and ground stations including sensors, communication, recording and display systems System Integration: Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system compatibility and integration into the aircraft platform. Verification and Validation: Plan and perform bench verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet user requirements, function as intended and are operating robustly. Commissioning: Create comprehensive system commissioning plans and then run through them to demonstrate the fielded systems are operating correctly. Flight Test Support: Provide on-site support for set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting of avionic data, communication and recording systems in a flight test environment. Technological Advancement: Stay current with aerospace technological advancements and look to implement new technologies into avionics designs. What you'll bring Bachelor's or master's degree in electronic and electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related field. Proven experience in avionic systems engineering (>2 years), with a background in electronics, IP networking, software, and aerospace systems. Prior work experience in a systems engineering role within an aerospace design and development organization. Familiarity and working knowledge of ARP4761 and ARP4754. Familiarity and hands on experience working with test and regulatory standards including DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, 14 CFR part 23 (EASA CS-23). Experience with scripting languages (python preferred). Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA preferred). Experience and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (3DX preferred) Experience with Matlab tool suite, particularly System Composer and Simulink 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking a highly talented System Engineer with a data and communications background to participate in the design, development, verification and flight test support of the data system suite for an eVTOL platform. The ideal candidate will have a background in digital communications, IP networks and complex avionic systems (mission computers, touch screen displays, comms and data radio equipment and airborne sensors), along with hands-on experience with safety protocols, regulatory standards and troubleshooting in a fast-moving environment. What you'll do Requirements Management: Develop and maintain requirements and their traceability matrices, ensuring all requirements are fully documented and tracked throughout the project lifecycle. Design and Development: Create and develop integrated avionic suite designs and ground stations including sensors, communication, recording and display systems System Integration: Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system compatibility and integration into the aircraft platform. Verification and Validation: Plan and perform bench verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet user requirements, function as intended and are operating robustly. Commissioning: Create comprehensive system commissioning plans and then run through them to demonstrate the fielded systems are operating correctly. Flight Test Support: Provide on-site support for set-up, monitoring and troubleshooting of avionic data, communication and recording systems in a flight test environment. Technological Advancement: Stay current with aerospace technological advancements and look to implement new technologies into avionics designs. What you'll bring Bachelor's or master's degree in electronic and electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related field. Proven experience in avionic systems engineering (>2 years), with a background in electronics, IP networking, software, and aerospace systems. Prior work experience in a systems engineering role within an aerospace design and development organization. Familiarity and working knowledge of ARP4761 and ARP4754. Familiarity and hands on experience working with test and regulatory standards including DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, 14 CFR part 23 (EASA CS-23). Experience with scripting languages (python preferred). Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA preferred). Experience and familiarity with Windows and Linux Operating Systems Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (3DX preferred) Experience with Matlab tool suite, particularly System Composer and Simulink 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Platform Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to building and operating the digital foundations that underpin our aircraft, engineering platforms, and business systems. A typical day could range from designing and automating cloud infrastructure in Azure, to improving the reliability and resilience of our hybrid environment, to enhancing our security posture through vulnerability mitigation and compliance activities. You may be developing infrastructure-as-code in Terraform, performing disaster recovery testing, working with Active Directory and Hyper-V teams, or collaborating with engineering functions to support their compute and platform needs. Your ability to move fast, solve complex systems challenges, and continuously improve infrastructure reliability will be crucial to the impact you make in this role. What You'll Do Take ownership of the security posture, resilience, and reliability of our platforms, including vulnerability mitigation, configuration hardening, and monitoring. Maintain and modernise our hybrid infrastructure spanning Azure cloud services, on-premise Hyper-V servers, and Microsoft Active Directory. Manage and regularly test our backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity (BCP) processes. Design, automate, and operate cloud services across Azure (and future AWS workloads) using Terraform, Azure DevOps, and scripting languages. Develop observability and monitoring standards using tools such as DataDog, Grafana, and Prometheus. Support container-based workloads through Azure Container Apps, AKS, and related services. Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001. Partner with engineering, security, and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, secure systems. Contribute to the development of a modern, multi-cloud, hybrid platform strategy. What You'll Bring Strong experience with Azure cloud services and infrastructure management, including Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Container Apps/Instances, AKS, Azure Storage, and Azure Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL). Experience administering Hyper-V, Linux, and Microsoft Active Directory environments. Solid grounding in observability tools (DataDog / Grafana / Prometheus). Hands-on experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Proven experience in vulnerability mitigation, security best practices, and ISO 27001 compliance. Experience with backup, recovery, and DR/BCP testing. Track record of automating, scaling, and supporting production platforms. A mindset centred on automation, resilience, and continuous improvement. Desired Experience with Azure High Performance Compute (HPC) or Slurm workload scheduling. Experience with Kubernetes, Flux, Helm, and GitOps principles. Experience building or supporting developer platforms (CI/CD tooling, environment automation, internal developer portals). Database experience (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL). Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, VLANs, routing). Familiarity with AWS or multi-cloud architectures. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Platform Engineer, you will join a team dedicated to building and operating the digital foundations that underpin our aircraft, engineering platforms, and business systems. A typical day could range from designing and automating cloud infrastructure in Azure, to improving the reliability and resilience of our hybrid environment, to enhancing our security posture through vulnerability mitigation and compliance activities. You may be developing infrastructure-as-code in Terraform, performing disaster recovery testing, working with Active Directory and Hyper-V teams, or collaborating with engineering functions to support their compute and platform needs. Your ability to move fast, solve complex systems challenges, and continuously improve infrastructure reliability will be crucial to the impact you make in this role. What You'll Do Take ownership of the security posture, resilience, and reliability of our platforms, including vulnerability mitigation, configuration hardening, and monitoring. Maintain and modernise our hybrid infrastructure spanning Azure cloud services, on-premise Hyper-V servers, and Microsoft Active Directory. Manage and regularly test our backup, disaster recovery (DR), and business continuity (BCP) processes. Design, automate, and operate cloud services across Azure (and future AWS workloads) using Terraform, Azure DevOps, and scripting languages. Develop observability and monitoring standards using tools such as DataDog, Grafana, and Prometheus. Support container-based workloads through Azure Container Apps, AKS, and related services. Ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001. Partner with engineering, security, and cross-functional teams to build scalable, reliable, secure systems. Contribute to the development of a modern, multi-cloud, hybrid platform strategy. What You'll Bring Strong experience with Azure cloud services and infrastructure management, including Virtual Machines, VM Scale Sets, Container Apps/Instances, AKS, Azure Storage, and Azure Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MSSQL). Experience administering Hyper-V, Linux, and Microsoft Active Directory environments. Solid grounding in observability tools (DataDog / Grafana / Prometheus). Hands-on experience with Terraform, Azure DevOps, and scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash). Proven experience in vulnerability mitigation, security best practices, and ISO 27001 compliance. Experience with backup, recovery, and DR/BCP testing. Track record of automating, scaling, and supporting production platforms. A mindset centred on automation, resilience, and continuous improvement. Desired Experience with Azure High Performance Compute (HPC) or Slurm workload scheduling. Experience with Kubernetes, Flux, Helm, and GitOps principles. Experience building or supporting developer platforms (CI/CD tooling, environment automation, internal developer portals). Database experience (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL). Strong understanding of network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, VPNs, VLANs, routing). Familiarity with AWS or multi-cloud architectures. 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking a highly talented Avionic Systems Engineer to lead the design, development and integration of the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance Systems for an eVTOL platform. The candidate will have a solid foundation in avionics and hands-on experience of system design, integration, verification and certification activities. They will contribute to the full lifecycle of avionics development, including definition, integration and support for certification. This role is ideal for someone who has 8 or more years of relevant experience and can take ownership of key technical work packages. What you'll do Avionics: Lead an engineering team focused on the aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance system design and integration activities. Develop requirements, description documents, interface control documents, test procedure and reports. Oversee test plan development, commissioning and troubleshooting activities. Modelling & Requirements Management: Capture engineering specifications in Vertical's modelling & requirements environment, enabling end-to-end traceability for the designed components and ensuring all relevant certification requirements are captured and decomposed. System Integration: Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure system compatibility and integration into a platform. Work with flight test teams and lead/conduct ground and systems integration tests to deliver a certifiable and customer acceptable avionics solution. Deliver: Lead work packages within the Vehicle Systems team. Deliver designs, take responsibility for hardware & software delivery plans, ensure verification activities are executed efficiently and produce high quality design documentation. Technological Advancement: Stay current with technological advancements and look to implement new technologies into designs. What you'll bring Bachelors or masters degree in avionics engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical & electronic engineering or a related field. Additional training in systems engineering is a plus. Proven experience in avionic systems engineering (>8 years). Working knowledge of communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance systems. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Familiarity and experience working with ARP4761, ARP4754 and DO-160. Familiarity with avionics standards and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN, RS-422 and ARINC 664). Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) and standards related to communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance systems. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (3DX preferred) Experience with system modelling applications (MATLAB System Composer preferred). Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA preferred). 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking a highly talented Avionic Systems Engineer to lead the design, development and integration of the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance Systems for an eVTOL platform. The candidate will have a solid foundation in avionics and hands-on experience of system design, integration, verification and certification activities. They will contribute to the full lifecycle of avionics development, including definition, integration and support for certification. This role is ideal for someone who has 8 or more years of relevant experience and can take ownership of key technical work packages. What you'll do Avionics: Lead an engineering team focused on the aircraft communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance system design and integration activities. Develop requirements, description documents, interface control documents, test procedure and reports. Oversee test plan development, commissioning and troubleshooting activities. Modelling & Requirements Management: Capture engineering specifications in Vertical's modelling & requirements environment, enabling end-to-end traceability for the designed components and ensuring all relevant certification requirements are captured and decomposed. System Integration: Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and suppliers to ensure system compatibility and integration into a platform. Work with flight test teams and lead/conduct ground and systems integration tests to deliver a certifiable and customer acceptable avionics solution. Deliver: Lead work packages within the Vehicle Systems team. Deliver designs, take responsibility for hardware & software delivery plans, ensure verification activities are executed efficiently and produce high quality design documentation. Technological Advancement: Stay current with technological advancements and look to implement new technologies into designs. What you'll bring Bachelors or masters degree in avionics engineering, aerospace engineering, electrical & electronic engineering or a related field. Additional training in systems engineering is a plus. Proven experience in avionic systems engineering (>8 years). Working knowledge of communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance systems. Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the Royal Aeronautical Society or Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Familiarity and experience working with ARP4761, ARP4754 and DO-160. Familiarity with avionics standards and communication protocols (e.g., ARINC 429, CAN, RS-422 and ARINC 664). Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies. Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. Knowledge of aviation regulations (e.g., FAA, EASA) and standards related to communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance systems. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems (3DX preferred) Experience with system modelling applications (MATLAB System Composer preferred). Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA preferred). 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer, you'll play a leading role in shaping how our aircraft behaves and performs in flight. You'll work closely with fellow Flight Dynamics engineers as well as the wider Flight Physics, Flight Test, Flight Control, and Simulation teams to guide the modelling, analysis, and certification of Valo's flight characteristics throughout the flight envelope. This is a highly collaborative role with real impact on safety, handling qualities, and certification success. What You'll Do: Lead the development of flight dynamics models across the full flight envelope, from hover to cruise Analyse stability, control, and performance using both in-house and industry tools Support or lead the development of flight dynamics analysis toolsets such as system identification and parameter estimation techniques to improve models and support certification Collaborate with flight control, simulation, and test teams to optimise Valo's design and test strategy Develop and execute the handling qualities certification plan for Valo Mentor junior engineers and review technical work across the team What You'll Bring: Strong, proven experience in flight dynamics modelling for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft A background in developing flight dynamics models. Experience analysing flight test data and supporting model validation activities Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar Solid understanding of aerodynamics, stability, control theory, and system identification Experience working with control laws or flight control systems Familiarity with flight test data analysis and model validation techniques Clear, collaborative communication style and an ability to work across disciplines Experience in an aerospace development or certification environment Degree in aerospace engineering, or a related field 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer, you'll play a leading role in shaping how our aircraft behaves and performs in flight. You'll work closely with fellow Flight Dynamics engineers as well as the wider Flight Physics, Flight Test, Flight Control, and Simulation teams to guide the modelling, analysis, and certification of Valo's flight characteristics throughout the flight envelope. This is a highly collaborative role with real impact on safety, handling qualities, and certification success. What You'll Do: Lead the development of flight dynamics models across the full flight envelope, from hover to cruise Analyse stability, control, and performance using both in-house and industry tools Support or lead the development of flight dynamics analysis toolsets such as system identification and parameter estimation techniques to improve models and support certification Collaborate with flight control, simulation, and test teams to optimise Valo's design and test strategy Develop and execute the handling qualities certification plan for Valo Mentor junior engineers and review technical work across the team What You'll Bring: Strong, proven experience in flight dynamics modelling for fixed-wing aircraft or rotorcraft A background in developing flight dynamics models. Experience analysing flight test data and supporting model validation activities Proficiency with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar Solid understanding of aerodynamics, stability, control theory, and system identification Experience working with control laws or flight control systems Familiarity with flight test data analysis and model validation techniques Clear, collaborative communication style and an ability to work across disciplines Experience in an aerospace development or certification environment Degree in aerospace engineering, or a related field 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect? At Vertical Aerospace, our Battery Manufacturing Engineering team sits at the heart of our mission to deliver safe, scalable, and world-leading electric aviation. As part of the Digital Manufacturing function, you'll play a critical role in building the digital backbone that connects engineering design to shop-floor execution. As a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to delivering true end-to-end digital continuity across battery manufacturing. You'll take ownership of developing, managing, and optimising Digital Work Instructions and virtual builds within the 3DEXPERIENCE (DELMIA) platform, ensuring that engineering intent is transformed into clear, visual, and simulation-ready instructions used daily by our production teams. This role is all about bridging the gap between design and manufacturing. You'll ensure every part, operation, and resource is digitally defined, verified, and validated before physical build begins. Working closely with process planning, MES/MoM, quality, and design teams, you'll help embed virtual builds and manufacturing simulations as standard practice-driving right-first-time execution and operational excellence across the production lifecycle. What You'll Do Develop and maintain virtual builds and Digital Work Instructions for major manufacturing assemblies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with engineering and quality standards Define and manage part allocation within DELMIA, enabling full component traceability throughout the assembly process Establish consistent digital structures for tooling, sequencing, and process parameters, ensuring operations are execution-ready Lead virtual build validations, confirming assembly feasibility, operator safety, ergonomics, and tooling readiness before physical build Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and MES/MoM Engineering teams to standardise WI templates, document control, and change management workflows Integrate Digital Work Instructions with MES platforms, enabling real-time data exchange and feedback between digital systems and the shop floor Support training and upskilling of engineers and manufacturing teams, promoting best practices and consistent adoption of DELMIA tools Drive continuous improvement, refining digital processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and raising the standard of digital manufacturing excellence What You'll Bring We're looking for people who are excited by digital transformation and want to see their work directly impact how cutting-edge aerospace products are built. 3-5+ years' experience in digital manufacturing, production engineering, or change management within aerospace, automotive, or battery environments Strong proficiency with the 3DEXPERIENCE (DELMIA) platform and a solid understanding of change control methodologies A passion for applying advanced digital tools to real-world manufacturing challenges The ability to work across multiple functions, translating engineering design data into executable shop-floor operations A continuous-improvement mindset, focused on efficiency, traceability, and collaboration A high attention to detail, with a clear understanding that digital integrity underpins every successful build Confidence as a communicator and mentor, enjoying the challenge of bringing others along on the digital transformation journey If you're motivated by building the future of electric aviation through world-class digital manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect? At Vertical Aerospace, our Battery Manufacturing Engineering team sits at the heart of our mission to deliver safe, scalable, and world-leading electric aviation. As part of the Digital Manufacturing function, you'll play a critical role in building the digital backbone that connects engineering design to shop-floor execution. As a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be a key contributor to delivering true end-to-end digital continuity across battery manufacturing. You'll take ownership of developing, managing, and optimising Digital Work Instructions and virtual builds within the 3DEXPERIENCE (DELMIA) platform, ensuring that engineering intent is transformed into clear, visual, and simulation-ready instructions used daily by our production teams. This role is all about bridging the gap between design and manufacturing. You'll ensure every part, operation, and resource is digitally defined, verified, and validated before physical build begins. Working closely with process planning, MES/MoM, quality, and design teams, you'll help embed virtual builds and manufacturing simulations as standard practice-driving right-first-time execution and operational excellence across the production lifecycle. What You'll Do Develop and maintain virtual builds and Digital Work Instructions for major manufacturing assemblies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with engineering and quality standards Define and manage part allocation within DELMIA, enabling full component traceability throughout the assembly process Establish consistent digital structures for tooling, sequencing, and process parameters, ensuring operations are execution-ready Lead virtual build validations, confirming assembly feasibility, operator safety, ergonomics, and tooling readiness before physical build Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Quality, and MES/MoM Engineering teams to standardise WI templates, document control, and change management workflows Integrate Digital Work Instructions with MES platforms, enabling real-time data exchange and feedback between digital systems and the shop floor Support training and upskilling of engineers and manufacturing teams, promoting best practices and consistent adoption of DELMIA tools Drive continuous improvement, refining digital processes, eliminating inefficiencies, and raising the standard of digital manufacturing excellence What You'll Bring We're looking for people who are excited by digital transformation and want to see their work directly impact how cutting-edge aerospace products are built. 3-5+ years' experience in digital manufacturing, production engineering, or change management within aerospace, automotive, or battery environments Strong proficiency with the 3DEXPERIENCE (DELMIA) platform and a solid understanding of change control methodologies A passion for applying advanced digital tools to real-world manufacturing challenges The ability to work across multiple functions, translating engineering design data into executable shop-floor operations A continuous-improvement mindset, focused on efficiency, traceability, and collaboration A high attention to detail, with a clear understanding that digital integrity underpins every successful build Confidence as a communicator and mentor, enjoying the challenge of bringing others along on the digital transformation journey If you're motivated by building the future of electric aviation through world-class digital manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We're looking for an experienced Advanced Flight Control Systems Engineer to support the development and certification of our Valo aircraft. This role is focused on system-level design, integration, verification and certification of the aircraft's flight control systems. You'll be expected to lead specific engineering activities independently while contributing to larger, more complex work under the guidance of principal engineers. The role includes hands-on development work, supplier oversight, and technical coordination across multiple teams. This is a key position within the flight controls team, with visibility across the full development lifecycle and direct input into certification activities. What you'll do Participate in the definition, integration, and verification of the Flight Control System, including architecture and interface design Author and manage system-level requirements, traceability, validation and verification plans, and test procedures Support development assurance activities in accordance with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and related certification standards Lead specific development and verification tasks, including cross-functional coordination to deliver on schedule and to the required standard Contribute to certification planning, safety assessments, configuration management, and compliance documentation Support principal engineers and the safety team on critical or high-complexity tasks, including fault tree analysis, FMEA, and safety case development Oversee the technical work of suppliers and participate in supplier reviews and technical discussions Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, particularly software, avionics, safety, integration, and simulation team Help maintain and improve internal systems engineering processes, ensuring consistency with certification and development standards What you'll bring Solid experience in flight control systems engineering, ideally with exposure to both design and certification phases Good understanding of the full system development lifecycle, including certification planning, safety, validation, verification, configuration management, and compliance Working knowledge of ARP4754B and ARP4761A is an asset. Experience leading technical tasks, work packages, or verification campaigns Comfortable working with suppliers, including reviewing technical deliverables and managing interfaces Modelling & simulation experience, ideally Matlab/Simulink Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams Desirable Experience Familiarity with EASA SC.VTOL and its associated Means of Compliance or equivalent practices from transport category aircraft or rotorcraft development. Experience with airborne software and hardware development standards (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G) Previous work on eVTOL, rotorcraft, or high-integrity fixed-wing flight control systems 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We're looking for an experienced Advanced Flight Control Systems Engineer to support the development and certification of our Valo aircraft. This role is focused on system-level design, integration, verification and certification of the aircraft's flight control systems. You'll be expected to lead specific engineering activities independently while contributing to larger, more complex work under the guidance of principal engineers. The role includes hands-on development work, supplier oversight, and technical coordination across multiple teams. This is a key position within the flight controls team, with visibility across the full development lifecycle and direct input into certification activities. What you'll do Participate in the definition, integration, and verification of the Flight Control System, including architecture and interface design Author and manage system-level requirements, traceability, validation and verification plans, and test procedures Support development assurance activities in accordance with ARP4754B, ARP4761A, and related certification standards Lead specific development and verification tasks, including cross-functional coordination to deliver on schedule and to the required standard Contribute to certification planning, safety assessments, configuration management, and compliance documentation Support principal engineers and the safety team on critical or high-complexity tasks, including fault tree analysis, FMEA, and safety case development Oversee the technical work of suppliers and participate in supplier reviews and technical discussions Collaborate with other engineering disciplines, particularly software, avionics, safety, integration, and simulation team Help maintain and improve internal systems engineering processes, ensuring consistency with certification and development standards What you'll bring Solid experience in flight control systems engineering, ideally with exposure to both design and certification phases Good understanding of the full system development lifecycle, including certification planning, safety, validation, verification, configuration management, and compliance Working knowledge of ARP4754B and ARP4761A is an asset. Experience leading technical tasks, work packages, or verification campaigns Comfortable working with suppliers, including reviewing technical deliverables and managing interfaces Modelling & simulation experience, ideally Matlab/Simulink Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines and teams Desirable Experience Familiarity with EASA SC.VTOL and its associated Means of Compliance or equivalent practices from transport category aircraft or rotorcraft development. Experience with airborne software and hardware development standards (e.g. DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G) Previous work on eVTOL, rotorcraft, or high-integrity fixed-wing flight control systems 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Battery Systems Engineer, you will provide technical and systems-level leadership for one of the most critical systems on the Valo aircraft. The battery system is central to aircraft performance, safety, certification, and entry into service, and you will act as the system authority responsible for its end-to-end architecture, integration, and certification readiness. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, BMS, electrochemical, and aircraft-level engineering, coordinating across teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing system. A typical day may involve leading system trade studies, developing and validating requirements, contributing to system safety analyses, reviewing test evidence for certification, or presenting technical decisions at multi-disciplinary design reviews. Your ability to make balanced engineering judgements, communicate clearly, and lead technically in a fast-moving certification programme will be key to your success. What You'll Do Act as the technical authority for the aircraft battery system, owning system architecture, interfaces, and integration from aircraft-level requirements through to equipment-level implementation. Lead the development, validation, and verification of battery system requirements in accordance with ARP4754A, ensuring robust traceability and certification readiness. Play a key role in system safety activities including Functional Hazard Assessments and Fault Tree Analyses in line with ARP4761. Deliver system-level performance analyses and trade studies, balancing safety, performance, weight, cost, and operational constraints. Define and support verification and validation strategies, including test planning, execution support, and certification-quality evidence. Act as the primary technical focal point across engineering teams, suppliers, and programme stakeholders, leading design reviews and technical decision-making. Work closely with programme management to align technical maturity with cost, schedule, and entry-into-service objectives. What You'll Bring Significant experience delivering battery or high-voltage electrical systems within a complex engineered product. Strong working knowledge of ARP4754A and ARP4761 or equivalent systems engineering frameworks. Demonstrated experience leading systems-level requirements development, safety analyses, and integration activities. Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and influence technical decision-making. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Desirable Deep knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and associated support systems (thermal, electrical protection, BMS). Experience with high-voltage systems in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries. Working knowledge of DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178. Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Previous responsibility for preparing and defending certification or design review material. Experience in test planning, data analysis, and reporting. Experience contributing to industry working groups or standards development. Typically 5+ years of relevant industry experience. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Battery Systems Engineer, you will provide technical and systems-level leadership for one of the most critical systems on the Valo aircraft. The battery system is central to aircraft performance, safety, certification, and entry into service, and you will act as the system authority responsible for its end-to-end architecture, integration, and certification readiness. You will work at the intersection of mechanical, electrical, BMS, electrochemical, and aircraft-level engineering, coordinating across teams to ensure a safe, compliant, and high-performing system. A typical day may involve leading system trade studies, developing and validating requirements, contributing to system safety analyses, reviewing test evidence for certification, or presenting technical decisions at multi-disciplinary design reviews. Your ability to make balanced engineering judgements, communicate clearly, and lead technically in a fast-moving certification programme will be key to your success. What You'll Do Act as the technical authority for the aircraft battery system, owning system architecture, interfaces, and integration from aircraft-level requirements through to equipment-level implementation. Lead the development, validation, and verification of battery system requirements in accordance with ARP4754A, ensuring robust traceability and certification readiness. Play a key role in system safety activities including Functional Hazard Assessments and Fault Tree Analyses in line with ARP4761. Deliver system-level performance analyses and trade studies, balancing safety, performance, weight, cost, and operational constraints. Define and support verification and validation strategies, including test planning, execution support, and certification-quality evidence. Act as the primary technical focal point across engineering teams, suppliers, and programme stakeholders, leading design reviews and technical decision-making. Work closely with programme management to align technical maturity with cost, schedule, and entry-into-service objectives. What You'll Bring Significant experience delivering battery or high-voltage electrical systems within a complex engineered product. Strong working knowledge of ARP4754A and ARP4761 or equivalent systems engineering frameworks. Demonstrated experience leading systems-level requirements development, safety analyses, and integration activities. Proven ability to work across multi-disciplinary engineering teams and influence technical decision-making. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and technical writing skills. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or a related discipline. Desirable Deep knowledge of lithium-ion battery technology and associated support systems (thermal, electrical protection, BMS). Experience with high-voltage systems in aerospace, automotive, or other regulated industries. Working knowledge of DO-160, DO-254, and DO-178. Experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Previous responsibility for preparing and defending certification or design review material. Experience in test planning, data analysis, and reporting. Experience contributing to industry working groups or standards development. Typically 5+ years of relevant industry experience. 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior V&V Systems Engineer, you will develop in-house expertise and build deep technical knowledge of Powertrain systems development. You will be responsible for delivering the development strategy across the full Powertrain systems lifecycle - from architecture and requirements to qualification - including trade-off studies, integration, verification, and validation activities. You will lead stakeholder requirement capture, analysis, and management, and help establish and embed a consistent systems engineering approach within the Powertrain Department. In addition, you will contribute to certification activities, support safety assessment development, and assist in risk reduction efforts. You will define the verification and validation approach that supports VX4 certification, while collaborating across the wider Engineering organisation to conduct system and sub-system integration testing and identify key Powertrain performance factors. What You'll Do Develop and deliver Powertrain systems strategies across architecture, integration, and verification stages. Manage requirements capture, analysis, and traceability across multiple stakeholders. Lead and support trade studies and design optimisation for Powertrain components and subsystems. Collaborate with certification and safety teams to define verification and validation methods. Support risk assessments and mitigation activities within the Powertrain domain. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver integration, verification, and validation of system functions. Contribute to establishing consistent systems engineering processes and documentation. What You'll Bring A degree in engineering or equivalent relevant professional experience. Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering, ideally across several lifecycle stages Experience with Validation & Verification activities on High Voltage powered systems Experience within aerospace is beneficial but not essential. Preferred: Experience collaborating with internal Airworthiness teams and external Authorities Preferred: Background in certification programmes and familiarity with aerospace standards such as ARP4754B, ARP4761, SC VTOL, and SC E-19. Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across disciplines. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior V&V Systems Engineer, you will develop in-house expertise and build deep technical knowledge of Powertrain systems development. You will be responsible for delivering the development strategy across the full Powertrain systems lifecycle - from architecture and requirements to qualification - including trade-off studies, integration, verification, and validation activities. You will lead stakeholder requirement capture, analysis, and management, and help establish and embed a consistent systems engineering approach within the Powertrain Department. In addition, you will contribute to certification activities, support safety assessment development, and assist in risk reduction efforts. You will define the verification and validation approach that supports VX4 certification, while collaborating across the wider Engineering organisation to conduct system and sub-system integration testing and identify key Powertrain performance factors. What You'll Do Develop and deliver Powertrain systems strategies across architecture, integration, and verification stages. Manage requirements capture, analysis, and traceability across multiple stakeholders. Lead and support trade studies and design optimisation for Powertrain components and subsystems. Collaborate with certification and safety teams to define verification and validation methods. Support risk assessments and mitigation activities within the Powertrain domain. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver integration, verification, and validation of system functions. Contribute to establishing consistent systems engineering processes and documentation. What You'll Bring A degree in engineering or equivalent relevant professional experience. Demonstrated experience in Systems Engineering, ideally across several lifecycle stages Experience with Validation & Verification activities on High Voltage powered systems Experience within aerospace is beneficial but not essential. Preferred: Experience collaborating with internal Airworthiness teams and external Authorities Preferred: Background in certification programmes and familiarity with aerospace standards such as ARP4754B, ARP4761, SC VTOL, and SC E-19. Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across disciplines. 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to Expect As a Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer, you'll sit at the heart of our engineering function, shaping how the Valo comes together as a coherent, certifiable aircraft. You'll lead cross-functional efforts that define and integrate systems, working closely with safety, avionics, propulsion, and structures teams. This is a hands-on role for a systems thinker who thrives in complexity and is passionate about bringing innovative aircraft to life. What You'll Do Own and drive aircraft-level requirements, architecture, and verification activities across the full engineering lifecycle Lead the integration of cross-system technical solutions to ensure a certifiable and consistent aircraft design Coordinate system-level trade studies, interface management, and key configuration decisions Generate and review compliance evidence for certification, ensuring traceability and completeness Apply and promote Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices Collaborate with teams across safety, structures, propulsion, avionics, and software to ensure cohesive integration Support programme planning and identify blockers to keep engineering deliverables on track Mentor other engineers and promote systems engineering best practices across the organisation Participate actively in design reviews, programme reviews, and compliance reviews What You'll Bring A degree in a relevant engineering discipline Proven experience leading systems engineering for complex products, ideally at aircraft level A strong understanding of aircraft systems and system integration Skilled in requirements management, architecture definition, and verification planning Familiarity with ARP4754B and SC-VTOL or other certification frameworks Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills Experience with tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion Knowledge of MBSE tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and a collaborative approach to delivery Bonus if you have Experience in high-level aircraft design or the development of aircraft systems Hands-on experience in aircraft or UAS development and testing Experience certifying aerospace products Advanced MBSE tool expertise 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 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.
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking an exceptional engineer to join our Flight Deck Avionics team and support the design, development, integration, and certification of avionics systems for our eVTOL aircraft, Valo. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a clean-sheet aircraft programme, contributing to the development of flight deck systems including displays, avionics computing, sensors, data networks, and pilot interfaces. You will work closely with experienced systems engineers, pilots and multidisciplinary teams to help deliver certifiable, safety-critical avionics systems. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly motivated, and eager to develop expertise in systems engineering and flight deck avionics within a fast-paced aerospace environment. What you'll do Avionics System Development Support the development of flight deck avionics system architectures. Assist in defining system functions, interfaces, and requirements. Own the preparation and delivery of avionics system documentation. Contribute to avionics trade studies and technology evaluations. Requirements & Modelling Capture and manage system requirements within the company's requirements management tools. Develop and agree use cases to validate system behaviour and requirements Support development of system models to define architecture and interfaces. Maintain traceability between high-level aircraft requirements and avionics system specifications. Integration & Testing Support integration of avionics hardware and software in lab environments. Assist in developing test procedures and verification plans. Participate in bench testing, rig testing, and aircraft integration activities. Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues. What you'll bring Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems, or a related field. Additional training in systems engineering or human factors is a plus. 1-2 years of relevant industry experience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to clearly explain technical topics and work effectively with engineers, pilots, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies. Familiarity with ARP4761, ARP4754 and DO-160. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems. Experience with system modelling applications. Experience with requirements management tools. 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 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.
03/03/2026
Full time
Our Mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, 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. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. What to expect We are seeking an exceptional engineer to join our Flight Deck Avionics team and support the design, development, integration, and certification of avionics systems for our eVTOL aircraft, Valo. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a clean-sheet aircraft programme, contributing to the development of flight deck systems including displays, avionics computing, sensors, data networks, and pilot interfaces. You will work closely with experienced systems engineers, pilots and multidisciplinary teams to help deliver certifiable, safety-critical avionics systems. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly motivated, and eager to develop expertise in systems engineering and flight deck avionics within a fast-paced aerospace environment. What you'll do Avionics System Development Support the development of flight deck avionics system architectures. Assist in defining system functions, interfaces, and requirements. Own the preparation and delivery of avionics system documentation. Contribute to avionics trade studies and technology evaluations. Requirements & Modelling Capture and manage system requirements within the company's requirements management tools. Develop and agree use cases to validate system behaviour and requirements Support development of system models to define architecture and interfaces. Maintain traceability between high-level aircraft requirements and avionics system specifications. Integration & Testing Support integration of avionics hardware and software in lab environments. Assist in developing test procedures and verification plans. Participate in bench testing, rig testing, and aircraft integration activities. Support troubleshooting and resolution of integration issues. What you'll bring Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, systems, or a related field. Additional training in systems engineering or human factors is a plus. 1-2 years of relevant industry experience. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with the ability to clearly explain technical topics and work effectively with engineers, pilots, suppliers, and cross-functional teams. Proficiency in systems engineering tools and methodologies. Familiarity with ARP4761, ARP4754 and DO-160. Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems. Experience with system modelling applications. Experience with requirements management tools. 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 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.