Senior Certification Manager

Vertical Aerospace

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 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. This role sits within the Power & BMS department who are responsible for delivering safe, certifiable high-voltage power systems for the Valo aircraft, including batteries, power distribution, and energy management. You will define how we validate and verify our battery and power systems at item level (hardware + software) ensuring we generate the right evidence to meet certification standards. You will manage the HIL Testing with emphasis on what needs to be verified, how it is verified, and how we demonstrate compliance. What you’ll do * Own the verification & validation strategy for BMS and high-voltage power systems * Run automated HIL test environments, from SIL to full system integration * Define item-level verification approaches across hardware and software * Develop and maintain verification plans aligned to ARP4754 and certification requirements * Ensure clear traceability from requirements to test evidence * Oversee the use of HIL and other test environments to validate system behaviour * Review and present compliance evidence to support certification activities * Lead and develop a team of V&V engineers, setting standards for rigour and quality * Work cross-functionally with systems, hardware, and software teams to ensure effective verification What you’ll bring * A degree in electrical, systems, aerospace, or computer engineering * Significant experience on safety-critical systems in aerospace, automotive, or energy * Strong experience in verification & validation of safety-critical systems * Good understanding of ARP4754 and certification-driven development * Experience defining and executing verification plans and compliance evidence * Background working at item or subsystem level (hardware + software) * Proven team management experience * Experience with requirements tools (DOORS, Jama) or MBSE environments Nice to have * Experience working with or overseeing test environments (HIL, rig-based, or similar) * Experience with Battery Management Systems (BMS) or high-voltage systems * Familiarity with HIL environments (usage, not necessarily development) * Knowledge of standards such as DO-160, DO-178C, DO-254   #LI-OS1 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.

Vertical Aerospace

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 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. WHAT TO EXPECT This is an opportunity to help shape and grow a high-performing supplier quality function at a pivotal stage of our journey. As Senior Supplier Quality Manager, you will play a key role in developing how we work with our suppliers, establishing clear, effective standards, and building processes that support sustainable growth and innovation. This role goes beyond day-to-day quality management. You’ll contribute to defining ways of working, influencing direction, and partnering with suppliers to build a resilient, collaborative, and future-ready supply chain. You will report directly to our VP of Procurement & Supply Chain, with a functional reporting line to the Director of Quality. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining delivery with the opportunity to help shape the systems, standards, and processes that will support Vertical’s transition from development into production and service. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Contribute to and implement supplier quality strategy aligned to business growth, certification, and industrialisation goals * Develop and continuously improve supplier quality processes, governance, and standards, including performance management and risk mitigation * Build strong, effective ways of working across suppliers, engineering, operations, and procurement teams * Support supplier development activities, working collaboratively to improve capability, maturity, and performance across the network * Monitor and improve supplier quality performance, using data and insights to guide continuous improvement * Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers, acting as a visible and approachable quality partner * Identify and manage risk, supporting proactive quality planning and early issue detection * Help ensure processes, tools, and governance evolve as the organisation grows and production scales WHAT YOU’LL BRING * Degree in engineering (or similar) preferred; equivalent practical experience also valued * Strong experience in supplier quality within aerospace (ideally around 10 years), with familiarity with standards such as AS9100 (or AS13100) and Part 21G and/or J * Experience supporting supplier audits, development, and continuous improvement, including use of problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, and PFMEA * Experience working with suppliers on new product introduction / industrialisation, alongside the ability to interpret engineering drawings and understand manufacturing processes * Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build relationships, contribute to team development, and adapt in a fast-paced environment * Willingness to travel globally (~25%), primarily within Europe with some further travel as required 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.

Vertical Aerospace

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 2029 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers. As a Senior Avionics Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in developing the Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance (CNS/M) systems that enable safe, certifiable and scalable flight. Working within our Vehicle Systems team, you'll lead the definition, integration and certification of critical avionics systems across our eVTOL aircraft programme. You'll collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, suppliers and flight test teams to deliver robust, safety-critical solutions that meet the highest aviation standards. This is an opportunity to take ownership of major technical work packages and make a direct impact on one of the most ambitious aerospace programmes in the world. WHAT YOU'LL DO * Lead the design, development, integration and certification of aircraft Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance systems. * Own technical work packages from concept through to verification and certification. * Develop system requirements, architecture descriptions, interface control documents, test procedures and certification artefacts. * Capture and manage requirements within Vertical's systems engineering environment, ensuring full traceability and compliance. * Work closely with suppliers and internal engineering teams to deliver integrated avionics solutions. * Support ground, laboratory and flight test activities, including troubleshooting and system validation. * Lead verification activities and ensure delivery of high-quality technical documentation. * Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to introduce new technologies and engineering approaches. WHAT YOU'LL BRING * Degree in Avionics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering or a related discipline. * Significant experience in avionics systems engineering, ideally 8+ years within a regulated aerospace environment. * Strong knowledge of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance systems. * Experience delivering systems within civil aircraft certification programmes. * Familiarity with aviation regulations and certification standards, including EASA and/or FAA frameworks. * Experience working with ARP4754A, ARP4761 and DO-160. * Knowledge of avionics communication protocols such as ARINC 429, ARINC 664, CAN and RS-422. * Experience using systems engineering, modelling and requirements management tools. * Strong stakeholder management, communication and problem-solving skills. DESIRABLE * Chartered Engineer status or membership of a recognised professional institution. * Experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools, ideally 3DEXPERIENCE. * Experience with MATLAB System Composer. * Experience using Jama for requirements management. * Previous experience leading engineering teams or technical workstreams. * Experience working with safety-critical aerospace systems through certification. #LI-LG1 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.