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 provide technical leadership across the development lifecycle, leading the
definition, integration, verification and certification of critical avionics systems. 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 lead major technical work packages, influence system architecture and play a significant role in
delivering one of the world's most advanced eVTOL aircraft programmes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
* Provide technical leadership for the design, development, integration and certification of the aircraft Communication,
Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance (CNS/M) systems.
* Lead technical work packages from concept through system definition, integration, verification and certification, ensuring
delivery to quality, schedule and programme objectives.
* Develop and maintain system requirements, architecture descriptions, interface control documents (ICDs), verification plans,
test procedures, reports and certification evidence.
* Capture, decompose and manage system requirements within Vertical's systems engineering environment, ensuring end-to-end
traceability and compliance with certification requirements.
* Collaborate with software, hardware, electrical, flight test, safety and certification teams to deliver fully integrated
avionics solutions.
* Manage technical interfaces with suppliers, reviewing designs, resolving technical issues and ensuring supplier deliverables
meet programme requirements.
* Lead system integration activities, supporting laboratory, ground and flight testing, commissioning, troubleshooting and
verification.
* Drive verification and validation activities, ensuring robust evidence is generated to demonstrate compliance with system and
certification requirements.
* Support design reviews, technical governance and certification activities, providing clear technical recommendations and
engineering judgement.
* Mentor and support engineers within the team, promoting engineering excellence, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
* Identify opportunities to improve engineering processes, tools and technologies, helping shape the future of avionics
development at Vertical.
WHAT YOU'LL BRING
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Avionics Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Systems
Engineering or a related discipline.
* Significant experience developing and integrating avionics systems within a regulated aerospace or other safety-critical
engineering environment.
* Strong knowledge of aircraft Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance (CNS/M) systems and their integration.
* Demonstrable experience leading the technical delivery of complex engineering work packages across multidisciplinary teams.
* Experience supporting civil aircraft development and certification programmes.
* Working knowledge of aviation regulations and certification standards, including EASA and/or FAA frameworks.
* Experience applying systems engineering principles throughout the product lifecycle, including requirements management,
interface definition, verification and validation.
* Familiarity with ARP4754A, ARP4761 and DO-160.
* Knowledge of avionics communication protocols, including ARINC 429, ARINC 664, CAN and RS-422.
* Experience using systems engineering, modelling and requirements management tools.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical
decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
DESIRABLE
* Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or membership of a recognised professional institution such as the Royal Aeronautical Society
(RAeS) or the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).
* Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, ideally Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE.
* Experience using MATLAB System Composer or similar model-based systems engineering tools.
* Experience using Jama for requirements management and traceability.
* Knowledge of DO-178C and/or DO-254 development assurance processes.
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and SysML.
* Previous experience providing technical leadership or leading multidisciplinary engineering workstreams.
* Experience developing safety-critical aerospace systems through certification, ideally within eVTOL, advanced air mobility or
commercial aircraft programmes.
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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.
Deadline: Sep 3Posted: Jul 20
