Advanced Systems Engineer
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 an Advanced Systems Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping the architecture and integration of our aircraft systems. You will work across multiple engineering disciplines to define, develop, and validate the systems that enable safe and efficient flight, contributing from early concept through to certification.
What You’ll Do
Lead system integration activities, working closely with configuration teams to ensure aligned and cohesive system designs
Capture, decompose, and manage requirements, including regulatory requirements, ensuring full traceability
Plan and deliver verification and validation activities to demonstrate system performance and compliance
Present clear and structured compliance evidence to support certification activities
Conduct integration testing to validate system functionality and performance
Design system architectures that balance performance, complexity, and cost
Develop and maintain integrated system models to support design decisions and programme delivery
Contribute to cross-functional projects that advance system capability and innovation
What You’ll Bring
A degree in engineering or a related discipline
Experience working with aircraft systems across conventional or unmanned platforms
Hands-on experience in systems integration within an aerospace or similarly regulated environment
Familiarity with requirements management tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
A strong understanding of systems engineering principles, including ARP4754B
Knowledge of aerospace certification frameworks, including SC-VTOL
Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect
Background in aircraft or aircraft systems design, with exposure to verification, validation, or certification activities
What can you expect from us?
We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.
Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.
Our benefits
Our people matter - we're not going anywhere without them. Which is why our company benefits go beyond the essentials.
26 days holiday, plus bank holiday
5 extra days per year to buy (or sell)
5 extra days holiday when you get married or enter a civil partnership
Additional 4% of your salary to spend on extra benefits
Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service (Help@Hand)
Company performance based bonus - rewarding company and individual performance
Company Share Scheme - open to every Vertical employee
Company Pension Scheme - 5% and we match it
Breakfast on us, every day
We may just be the hardest job you've ever had, but we're confident it will be the most rewarding. Join the team today and help us shape the future of Advanced Air Mobility.
Disclaimer Statement
We encourage you to apply even if you may not have all the experience listed in the advert. We recognise that talent comes in various forms and we are committed to providing opportunities that create an environment of growth, diversity, and inclusion for everyone. As part of our desire to review and make our processes fair, we may ask you questions related to these aspects during the application process. For more information on how we will use your data, see our Legal section.
