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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 (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.

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 (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.

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 Senior Electrical Design Engineer that thrives on new and novel engineering concepts. You will join a team of highly motivated people that are passionate about creating robust designs using the latest technology and finding optimised results for our new generation of battery packs in order to support the aircraft program. You will be responsible for design and development of the Aircraft Charge HV distribution system, power distribution units, and design the electro-mechanical integration within the battery system. What you'll do * Responsible for the CAD HV design architecture, components and battery HV system integration using CATIA V6 and 3DX PLM. * Responsible for the Design and electro-mechanical integration of the Charge Power distribution system. * Perform analysis of functional, behavioural and performance requirements. * Work on Trade studies, related with weight estimations. * Design system electrical drawings, harnesses and interfaces. * Design Power distribution units, Electronics bays. * Electronics integration within the Aircraft. * Prepare documents, from design concepts to detailed electronic (CAD/3D) Drawings. * Electrical system FMEA * Support system fault-tree analysis What you'll bring * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering * Extensive experience in Product engineering design and development * Experience designing Electrical diagrams drawings in CATIA * Experience with Harness development 2D and 3D in CATIA * Proficiency with 3DX/CATIA design * Knowledge of clearance and creepage rules * Very strong Mechanical background in statics, vibration, material selection * Strong background in bus-bar design thermal sizing * Knowledge of battery pack design * Strong background designing power distribution units * Experience with Electronics PCBA mechanical integration * Railway, Automotive or Aerospace development design processes * Strong technical project management skills and support management level presentations and project overviews * Experience with requirements management Desirable: * Experience with eVTOL or electric aircraft * Knowledge of safety-critical, fault-tolerant design for electrical aerospace systems #LI-AS1 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.

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 System V&V Engineer – EPU, you will join the Powertrain Squad, working within the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) team. The team is responsible for requirements specification and validation, aircraft integration design, and system verification of the Electric Propulsion Unit, comprising the electric motor, power electronics and control, and associated thermal management systems. The EPU is not only responsible for providing thrust but is also a safety-critical aircraft effector, with complex interfaces to the flight control system, powertrain architecture, aircraft structure, and propellers. The system is developed by a key supplier and certified against EASA SC E-19 in the context of the VX4 aircraft platform. In this role, you will take ownership of EPU verification activities under Vertical Aerospace responsibility, working closely with internal engineering teams, airworthiness, suppliers, and external test partners to deliver a robust, coordinated, and certifiable verification programme. A typical day could involve defining verification strategies, reviewing requirements for verifiability, coordinating system-level test activities, or working with suppliers and test teams to ensure certification evidence is delivered to the required standard. What You’ll Do * Establish and maintain a structured EPU Verification Plan in coordination with the EPU supplier (L3) and aircraft-level (L1) and subsystem-level (L2) verification teams. * Define and deliver a clear in-house test capability strategy covering all relevant EPU aspects, with short- and mid-term implementation plans on track. * Review system requirements for verifiability and define and agree Means of Compliance. * Establish and manage system verification and test requirements throughout the full product lifecycle. * Define system test activities, test assets, and instrumentation needs to enable efficient and predictable execution. * Take ownership of EPU and EPU integration test activities, coordinating internal test teams and external test houses. * Deliver verification documentation (requirements databases, V&V plans, test procedures, and test reports) on time and to certification quality. * Perform or coordinate the acquisition, storage, analysis, and interpretation of test and simulation data, including support to root cause investigations. * Lead the development and commissioning of required internal and external test facilities, including test setups, instrumentation, control, data acquisition, fixtures, and jigs. * Provide hands-on support to testing, data acquisition, and telemetry activities where required. What You’ll Bring * A degree in Electrical, Electronic, Systems, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent. * At least 3 years’ experience in certification or verification of safety-critical systems to aerospace standards such as ARP4754, ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and DO-160, including structured planning of verification activities. * Strong understanding of systems engineering principles. * Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS or JAMA. * Experience defining system test activities and test assets, and selecting test facilities in support of requirements V&V across organisational interfaces. * Strong verbal and written communication skills, comfortable engaging at all levels within the business and externally with suppliers, partners, and regulatory bodies. * Excellent team-working skills and a collaborative approach. * Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage both high-level planning and detailed technical tasks in a fast-paced environment. Desirable * Experience in the design and verification of electric propulsion systems or other complex electrical systems for aerospace applications. * Experience across the full product development lifecycle, from concept through certification, production, and in-service. * Experience operating test facilities for development or qualification testing of aerospace products. * Experience with HIL testing. * Familiarity with data acquisition systems such as Speedgoat or National Instruments. * Experience with communication networks such as CAN or Ethernet. * Experience working safely in environments with hazardous voltages, particularly high-voltage DC systems. #LI-AH1 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'

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 (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.

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 (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.

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 Powertrain Verification Engineer, you will join the Hybrid Powertrain team, playing a critical role in the verification and validation of our next-generation hybrid-electric propulsion systems. Based primarily at Camwal Court / Kemble / Avonmouth, with regular engagement at Kemble, you will operate as a senior technical authority within the verification function. Reporting to the Hybrid Verification Manager, this is a senior individual contributor role offering high levels of autonomy, technical ownership, and programme influence. A typical day could involve defining verification strategies with system owners, leading complex powertrain test campaigns, supporting flight-test operations through real-time telemetry monitoring, or providing technical leadership during integration and design reviews. Your ability to work confidently across test, design, and certification teams while making sound engineering decisions at pace will be key to your success. What You’ll Do * Lead the development of verification and validation strategies and plans for hybrid powertrain and fuel system functions * Define and execute complex verification campaigns across rig, bench, HIL, ground, and flight-test environments * Author, review, and approve test procedures, scripts, and formal test reports in line with certification standards * Provide hands-on technical leadership during test execution, including fault investigation, root-cause analysis, and corrective action definition * Support flight-test operations, including telemetry definition, real-time monitoring, and post-flight data analysis * Act as the primary technical point of contact for assigned powertrain systems during flight-test activities * Contribute to design, safety, and programme reviews, ensuring verification intent aligns with certification and programme milestones * Mentor and technically support junior engineers, promoting best practice in verification, testing, and systems engineering What You’ll Bring * Strong background in systems verification, validation, and testing within safety-critical or regulated environments * Proven experience integrating and testing complex electro-mechanical or propulsion systems * Experience with CANbus communication, diagnostics, and network definition * Hands-on experience using VECTOR tools and CAPL scripting * Strong capability with MATLAB / Simulink and Simulink Test Manager * Experience working with HIL systems, including Speedgoat hardware * Experience working with high-voltage systems up to 1000 V * Experience working with high-voltage battery systems, including integration and test Desirable * Solid understanding and practical application of ARP4754A and DO-330 * Experience with hybrid-electric aircraft, advanced propulsion systems, or novel powertrain architectures * Exposure to aircraft certification programmes and engagement with airworthiness authorities * A curious, analytical mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and drive continuous improvement * Comfort working in a fast-paced, ambiguous development environment, balancing innovation with certification discipline #LI-AH1 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.

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. Make your mark on the future of flight - this summer From June to August, we’re offering a 3-month internship within our Flight Control Laws team - where the physics of flight meets cutting-edge control software. You’ll be directly involved in developing and validating the control laws that govern how the Valo aircraft responds in flight. This isn’t just an observational role - you’ll get hands-on with model-based design, simulation, and data analysis from the very start. You’ll collaborate with systems, software, and supplier teams to assess and refine how the aircraft behaves across its flight envelope. Throughout the internship, you’ll be supported with mentorship, feedback, and the chance to learn from engineers solving some of the most complex problems in eVTOL development. If you’re passionate about flight dynamics, control theory, and using code to shape aircraft behaviour, this is the internship for you. What you’ll be doing * Support the design and simulation of flight control laws * Maintain and improve dynamic system models used in control development * Analyse test and simulation data to assess control performance * Help validate and verify control law functionality * Contribute to automation of testing and data workflows * Work with suppliers to understand system interfaces * Document findings and design decisions clearly Who we’re looking forWe’re looking for students who are analytical, hands-on, and eager to understand how theory becomes reality in the air. You should be: * Studying aerospace, control, or a related engineering discipline * Confident in control theory and system dynamics * Experienced with MATLAB/Simulink for modelling or analysis * Familiar with Python or other data tools * Curious about aircraft behaviour and real-world flight performance * Detail-oriented, collaborative, and keen to learn quickly If you don’t meet every single requirement — that’s okay. We value curiosity, initiative, and a drive to grow. What happens next?We’re excited to learn more about you! Here's how our recruitment process works: Apply: Submit your CV along with a brief cover letter (at the top of your CV) addressing these three questions: * What excites you about Vertical Aerospace? * What are you hoping to gain from an internship with us? * How do you stay organised when working on time-critical projects? (max 200 words) First Stage: Successful applicants will be asked to complete a short take-home written technical exercise Second Stage: We'll invite you to a friendly 20-minute video call with one of our Talent Partners to get to know you better. Final Stage: Ideally, our hiring manager would love to meet you face-to-face at our Camwal Court Bristol office . If that's not possible, we're happy to arrange a remote Teams interview instead. We’re aiming to complete all stages by end of February so we can extend offers shortly afterwards. We'll keep you informed at every step of the journey. 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.

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 ExpectThis is a rare opportunity to shape a critical system on a first-of-its-kind aircraft. As Principal Propellers Engineer, you will be the technical authority for all things propellers - directly influencing design decisions, certification activities, and system integration. You'll work in a small, highly capable team, collaborating across disciplines to deliver a safe, robust, and certifiable solution for Valo. You’ll be hands-on, accountable, and at the centre of one of our most important engineering challenges. What You’ll Do * Act as the company’s technical authority for propeller systems, setting the direction for design, development, and certification * Define, assess, and approve the propeller architecture - including blade design, hub, spinner, and related hardware - ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory compliance * Take direct ownership of complex engineering tasks, from analysis and design trade-offs to authoring and reviewing certification artefacts * Make and justify technically sound decisions where trade-offs exist, even when data is incomplete or emerging * Lead and support propeller certification activities to CS-P standards, and contribute to wider aircraft-level certification under SC-VTOL * Apply deep knowledge of materials, manufacturing methods, and in-service behaviour to ensure the propeller system is durable, maintainable, and certifiable * Drive integration of the propeller system with aerodynamics, structures, loads, rotordynamics, composites, and safety teams - ensuring consistency across performance, vibration, reliability, and system interactions * Provide technical leadership within the propellers team, mentoring engineers, setting engineering standards, and contributing hands-on to design and development * Support planning and execution of development, qualification, and certification testing - including on-site presence at Kemble and other test locations to ensure technical objectives are met and data supports certification What You’ll Bring * A degree or equivalent experience in aerospace, mechanical engineering, or a related field * Significant hands-on experience with propellers, rotorcraft rotors, or similar rotating machinery * Strong understanding of propeller design, construction, and in-service behaviour * Eligibility for, or a clear path toward, technical approver signatory status * Working knowledge of CS-P and familiarity with SC-VTOL certification * Experience making and justifying engineering decisions with incomplete information * Willingness to travel regularly to Kemble and other test locations * Desirable: experience with rotordynamics, composite structures, systems integration, or propeller aerodynamics * Desirable: prior engagement with certification authorities or potential to become a Compliance Verification Engineer (CVE) #LI-LD1 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.

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. The Head of Software Engineering is accountable for the end-to-end software engineering capability that underpins aircraft development, certification, production, and in-service operations. This is a senior leadership role responsible for setting technical direction, building scalable engineering capability, and ensuring software platforms, systems, and services are robust, secure, and certification-ready. The role is critical to enabling safe aircraft certification, production ramp-up, and long-term operational performance. Key Accountabilities Software Engineering Strategy & Leadership: * Define and execute the software engineering strategy aligned to certification timelines (2028), production ramp (2030), and long-term commercial sustainability. * Ensure software engineering priorities are tightly aligned with aircraft programmes and core business objectives. * Own the software engineering roadmap, balancing speed, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. Engineering Delivery & Platform Ownership * Lead the delivery of software systems supporting engineering, airworthiness, flight test, manufacturing, and operations. * Establish strong engineering practices across development, testing, deployment, and support. * Ensure predictable delivery outcomes, effective dependency management, and proactive risk mitigation across the software landscape. Architecture, Quality & Compliance * Work closely with Solution Architects and enterprise architecture teams to ensure coherent, scalable, and compliant software designs. * Ensure software solutions meet certification, safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements. * Drive high standards for code quality, system reliability, and lifecycle management. Organisation & Capability Building * Build and lead a high-performing software engineering organisation across multiple disciplines and domains. * Define the operating model, engineering standards, tooling, and vendor/partner strategy. * Develop engineering leadership and talent to support rapid company growth and increasing system complexity. Stakeholder Partnership & Governance * Act as a trusted technology partner to Engineering, Airworthiness, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations leadership. * Represent software engineering at senior governance forums and contribute to executive-level decision-making. * Translate complex technical considerations into clear, business-relevant insights. Skills & Experience * Senior leadership experience in software engineering or technology roles within complex, regulated, engineering-led environments. * Proven track record of building and scaling software engineering teams and platforms. * Strong understanding of software development in safety-critical or certification-driven contexts (aerospace experience highly desirable). * Credibility at executive level, with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders 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.

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 (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.

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. Please note we are only able to consider British Nationals, or individuals who have indefinite right to work in the UK. We are unable to consider anyone who will require sponsorship once their graduate visa expires. The Opportunity As a Graduate Battery Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll join our Battery Manufacturing Engineering team at the forefront of aerospace electrification. This isn’t high-volume automotive production. This is early-stage aerospace electrification — where manufacturing processes are still being defined, tooling strategies are being shaped, and production systems are evolving under strict regulatory requirements. You’ll work at the intersection of: * Electrification * Aerospace regulation * Advanced manufacturing * Product industrialisation From prototype builds to low-rate initial production, you’ll help make the transition to scalable, safe manufacturing possible. What You’ll Do From day one, you’ll contribute to real industrialisation activity. You will: * Support the development and optimisation of battery assembly manufacturing processes * Assist in the design, validation and commissioning of tooling, fixtures and production equipment * Run process trials and analyse performance data * Improve yield, process capability and repeatability * Create and maintain structured process documentation (work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs) * Support root cause investigations using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC) * Work cross-functionally with Design, Test, Quality and Supply Chain to ensure manufacturability * Help transition builds from prototype to early production This is hands-on process engineering in a highly regulated, safety-critical aerospace environment. What You’ll Gain Within your first 12–18 months, you’ll build experience in: * Industrialising complex electro-mechanical systems * Certification-driven aerospace manufacturing * Battery assembly techniques and process capability * Structured problem-solving in regulated environments * Cross-functional engineering collaboration * Scaling manufacturing systems from prototype to production You won’t just understand how batteries are designed — you’ll understand how they’re built at scale. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for graduates who want responsibility early and are motivated by tangible engineering impact. You should have: * This role is primarily aimed at students graduating in Summer 2026, however, we will also consider 2025 graduates * A degree (or graduating soon) in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Materials, Electrical Engineering or related discipline * Strong analytical thinking and comfort working with structured data * Genuine interest in process development and industrialisation * Curiosity about electrification and advanced aerospace technology * Attention to detail and comfort working in regulated environments * Confidence collaborating across multidisciplinary teams Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, DFM, precision assembly, bonding, welding, automation or simulation tools is beneficial — but not essential. Mindset and drive matter more than polish. Why This Role Is Different You’ll join at the stage where: * Manufacturing processes are still being defined * Tooling strategies are being shaped * Production methods are evolving * Certification requirements influence design decisions This is exposure that’s difficult to replicate in mature, high-volume industries. Why Join Vertical? At Vertical Aerospace, you’ll: * Work on one of the most critical technologies enabling zero-emissions flight * Gain exposure across the full product lifecycle — concept through industrialisation * Receive structured development and mentorship * Experience certification-driven manufacturing in aerospace * Be part of a scaling engineering team shaping the future of aviation If you want to help build the systems that power electric flight — this is your opportunity. Our 4 Step Application Process * Apply with your CV inclusive of a short cover letter at the top of your Cv answering the below in no more than 200 words per question: * Why Vertical interests you? * A project you’re proud of (please make this as relevant as possible to the role you are applying to. Specify your role, learnings, outcome. * How you’ve applied engineering principles outside academia * How you stay organised in time-critical projects * If successful, you will be invited to attend a 30-minute video screening interview with one of our talent partners where you will be asked a mixture of technical and behaviours * If successful, you will be asked to complete a short take-home technical exercise. All instructions will be shared at this stage * If you are successful following step 3, you will be invited to the final stage - an onsite group assessment exercise and technical interview in our central Bristol office. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process. What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see lim

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. Our mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. 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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030. What to expect As our Senior Engineer, Metallic M&P, you'll lead the implementation of our metallic technologies focused on building a state-of-the-art product. Your primary mission will be to establish the technological foundation of our metallic M&P, growing our portfolio to meet the demands for more advanced solutions. This is a critical technical role that directly impacts the successful development and certification of our Valo platform. You'll use your strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external customers, translating their needs into flawless technical solutions. What you'll do * Technical Expertise * Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all metallic M&P engineering initiatives. * Partner with Design, Manufacturing, and Stress Engineering teams to ensure optimal material selection for high-performance applications. * Engineer state-of-the-art M&P specifications that drive technical innovation and maximize product value. * Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to define, validate, and publish an approved materials list. * Architect a strategic metallic technology roadmap to scale the Valo platform and streamline industrialization. * Impact & Influence * Partner with Tier 1 suppliers to iteratively refine and modernize M&P specifications, ensuring industry-leading standards. * Mentor and upskill Design & Stress Engineering teams by distilling complex metallic M&P knowledge into actionable design principles. * Serve as a cornerstone of technical reviews, providing the critical, data-driven insights necessary for high-stakes decision-making. * Advise Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to ensure engineering solutions achieve a synergy between performance requirements and M&P constraints. * Certification Responsibilities * Integrate Certification requirements into the Type Specification Engineering Dataset, ensuring all release documentation meets stringent compliance standards. * Authorize and Certify M&P specifications to ensure alignment with aerospace and industrial regulations. * Oversee Special Process Qualifications both internally and across the global supply chain to maintain rigorous quality control. * Validate Engineering datasets, providing final approval to ensure absolute compliance with certification and operational mandates. * Accelerate the Test Pyramid development, strategically identifying opportunities to secure development and certification credits. What you'll bring * Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline. * Proven experience in an Aerospace M&P engineering role * Proven technical expertise in the development and certification of advanced metallic M&P. * Strong understanding of aircraft certification requirements and process. * Comfort working with certification. * Track record of successfully guiding teams to achieve ambitious technical objectives and meet tight schedules. * Knowledge of aerospace certifying standards, specifically SC VTOL. 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 relate

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 Laws Engineer, you will join the Flight Control Laws Team based in Bristol and help us achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation. You'll be part of a team approaching design from a modern angle – we're bringing to life not only a new category of electric aircraft but also intend to be at the forefront of the new way of designing and certifying aircraft, using a model-based and streamlined development approach that feeds a highly-automated test pipeline. A typical day could involve applying your strong understanding of classical and modern Control Theory, leveraging your deep knowledge of fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight dynamics, and drawing on your experience developing flight-critical control software to certification standards. Your ability to work across functional boundaries, make robust design decisions, and mentor junior team members will be key to your success in this role. What You'll Do * You will operate across the entire spectrum of control laws development, supporting both our development aircraft programme and our Certification aircraft programme. * You will play a significant role in contributing to key control law design decisions. * You will interface with cross-functional teams, including flight dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, and avionics, to integrate control laws with aircraft systems whilst managing various stakeholder requirements to achieve key performance, safety, and certification objectives. * You will lead on ensuring flight control law development adheres to aerospace standards such as SAE ARP4754, DO-178 and DO-331. * You will play a key role in our certification efforts, including creation of Certification artefacts and communication with relevant Certification Authorities. * You will lead and mentor junior engineers in the development of control laws, fostering technical growth within the team and promoting knowledge exchange and establishing best practices within the Flight Control Laws team. What You'll Bring * BSc, MSc or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science with significant experience within the Aerospace domain. * Expert knowledge of Control Theory (classical and modern) and excellent competency with MATLAB and Simulink. * Significant experience with one or more aspects of aircraft Flight Control Laws design, validation, verification. * High motivation, curiosity, and confidence in your ability for critical thinking and robust decision making. * Strong understanding of fixed-wing and rotorcraft flight dynamics. * Knowledge of software development and associated guidelines (SAE ARP4754, RTCA/EUROCAE DO-178, DO-331, etc.). * Knowledge of Aircraft Certification Regulations (CAA, FAA, EASA). #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.

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. #LI-AH1 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.

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 seeking a Principal Flight Control Laws Engineer to join our Flight Control team and take ownership of the design, development and validation of high-performance, certifiable control laws for the Valo aircraft. You will steer the non-linear dynamic inversion control law work-stream, ensuring seamless transition across all flight regimes—from thrustborne to wingborne—and deliver fault-tolerant, safety-critical flight control capability. You’ll work across teams and suppliers, set technical direction, champion rigour and be the face of control laws internally and externally. What you’ll do * Lead the architecture, development, implementation and tuning of non-linear dynamic inversion control laws for a fly-by-wire eVTOL. * Ensure the control laws meet performance, robustness and safety objectives across all flight regimes and failure cases. * Define the control-law architecture, tuning strategy and model-based implementation approach. * Collaborate across Flight Control Systems, Actuation and Control Law teams to ensure requirements flow-down and consistent interface definition. * Support the integration of control laws in the flight control computer environment, and in simulation and test infrastructures. * Define, oversee and drive verification strategies including piloted simulation, hardware-in-the-loop and flight test correlation. * Ensure the evidence package supports certification, aligned with CAA/EASA SC.VTOL, ARP 4754B, DO-178C/DO-331. * Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineers in the Flight Control Laws team. * Act as the technical focal point for reviews, certification authorities and supplier engagements. * Support safety assessment activities (FHA, SSA) with control-law related analyses and documentation. * Collaborate with aerodynamics, simulation and test functions to ensure consistent modelling and validation assumptions. * Participate in flight test data review, root-cause analysis and control-law updates as required. What you’ll bring * Significant experience in control law development for fly-by-wire rotorcraft, eVTOL or high-performance fixed-wing platforms. * Proven ability to lead design from concept phase through to certification-ready implementation. * Expertise in model-based design (MATLAB/Simulink, ControlDesk etc.) and real-time implementation. * Solid working knowledge of ARP 4754B, DO-178C/DO-331. * Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills. * Experience coordinating across disciplines and multiple suppliers. Nice to have * Deep understanding of non-linear control, dynamic inversion and gain scheduling methods. * Experience with EASA SC.VTOL Means of Compliance or equivalent frameworks. * Exposure to flight test and piloted simulation. * Background in handling qualities evaluation or control-system robustness analysis. * Experience in OEM–supplier control system integration programmes. #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.

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 Battery Test Technician, you will play a central role in preparing, running, and supporting a wide range of battery testing activities. This includes electrical, thermal, and mechanical performance testing, as well as environmental and safety validation in accordance with aerospace certification standards. You will work closely with engineers and managers to build and maintain test rigs, calibrate and operate specialist equipment, and analyse data to verify system performance. The role will involve hands-on work with high-voltage battery assemblies and test hardware, alongside process improvement and documentation support. You’ll thrive in a collaborative and technically focused environment, where teamwork, safety, and attention to detail are essential. Your work will directly contribute to the successful certification and launch of the Valo, helping to shape the future of sustainable aviation. What You’ll Do * Support delivery and reporting of battery testing covering mechanical, thermal, and electrical performance. * Conduct tests such as long-term electrical cycling, vibration, IP, cooling system, BMS, EMC, and safety (abuse) tests in accordance with standards (DO-160, DO-311A, UN38.3). * Assist in the design and setup of electrical systems for test rigs across HV and LV networks. * Carry out live working on high-voltage battery assemblies during pre- and post-test inspections. * Assemble and instrument test hardware and components to engineering drawings. * Perform calibration, configuration, and maintenance of laboratory test equipment. * Support test definition, data collection, and report preparation. * Manage defect tracking, data logging, and documentation control (including photos, test logs, and databases). * Contribute to facility development, maintenance, and upgrades. * Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver testing that meets quality and certification standards. What You’ll Bring * Background in test development and/or battery testing (preferably in aerospace or automotive). * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a high technology testing environment or working with electric vehicles. * Proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver hardware testing, including rig design and operation. * Experience using and maintaining laboratory equipment such as cyclers, shaker tables, climatic chambers, or cooling systems. * Skilled in mechanical and electrical assembly, including wiring, crimping, and soldering. * Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and process quality. * Effective communication and record-keeping skills, with experience collaborating across teams and suppliers. Desirable * Proficiency with data acquisition and CAN tools (e.g. Dewesoft, Vector CANalyzer/CANoe, PICO, LabVIEW). * Familiarity with CAD for mechanical and/or electrical assemblies. #LI-AH1 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.

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 (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.

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 ExpectAs 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 (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.

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 ExpectAs the Senior Manager Landing Gear Design, you’ll lead the design and delivery of the Valo’s landing gear, working at the heart of the Structures team and reporting to the Head of Airframe. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external suppliers to develop a safe, lightweight, and reliable solution that integrates seamlessly with the overall airframe and with critical airframe systems. This is a critical role shaping one of the aircraft’s key systems as we move through the next phase of design and development. What You’ll Do * Lead the design and development of the complete landing gear system for the Valo. * Define system architecture, interfaces, and integration requirements with the airframe, the flight control system and the integrated avionic systems. * Work closely with external suppliers to guide design, ensure technical compliance, and manage delivery. * Collaborate with internal teams across structures, systems, loads, and manufacturing to ensure seamless integration. * Review and approve detailed design work, drawings, and engineering reports. * Support analysis and testing activities to validate performance and structural integrity. * Contribute to the definition of certification plans and ensure compliance with airworthiness requirements. * Identify design risks and drive resolution through to closure. * Lead a Team of talented System and Design Engineers. * Develop talent and contribute to the transformation of the Engineering Organization toward agility and efficiency. * Management of the internal and external stakeholders What You’ll Bring * Deep experience designing and delivering landing gear systems, ideally for light or eVTOL aircraft * Strong understanding of the structural and systems aspects of landing gear design * Experience working on a certified aircraft programme * Familiarity with single landing gear configurations and their unique design challenges * Confidence working with external suppliers and reviewing technical deliverables * Ability to define and manage system interfaces and integration requirements * Understanding of relevant airworthiness standards and certification pathways * A collaborative mindset and clear communication style #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.

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 #LI-LW1 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.

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. #LI-AH1 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.

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 EPU Modelling Engineer, you will join a highly motivated, technically rigorous engineering team focused on delivering robust, optimised Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) performance models for our aircraft powertrain architectures. This is a hands-on modelling and analysis role. You will work on new and novel engineering concepts, building high-fidelity system and component models to understand, predict and optimise propulsion system performance across multiple architectures. A typical day could range from developing detailed motor, inverter and power distribution models in Matlab/Simulink/Simscape, to running trade studies that directly influence architectural decisions, to working closely with the Battery and Power Distribution teams to ensure system-level coherence. What you’ll do * Develop motor, inverter, and power distribution models for powertrain systems * Conduct performance analysis of the powertrain system * Perform trade-off and optimization analysis to identify optimal architectures as a function of aircraft requirements * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate powertrain components effectively * Contribute to the development of simulation tools and methodologies * Support validation and testing activities to verify model accuracy and system performance * Follow industry codes and standards * Develop model documentation, and modelling standards and methods What you’ll bring * Master’s degree (or higher) in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related discipline * Proven experience developing mathematical and physics-based models * Strong understanding of power electronics, motor control and power distribution systems * High proficiency in Matlab (including object-oriented programming), Simulink and Simscape * Ability to work from first principles calculations through to detailed simulation or test correlation * Strong analytical mindset grounded in engineering fundamentals and academic research * Proactive, problem-solving attitude with the confidence to challenge and improve existing approaches #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.

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 Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineer, you will sit within our Vehicle Functional Design team and take primary responsibility for driving the reliability activities at the aircraft level. Working in accordance with our Reliability Programme Plan, you will ensure the Valo meets or exceeds its reliability objectives from design through certification and into service. You will also work with our Operations team to scope and develop the availability & maintainability requirements needed to keep the Valo operating efficiently with minimal downtime. A typical day might involve refining reliability models, collaborating with system design teams on reliability-critical components, or analysing test data to identify improvement opportunities. You may also engage with certification teams, suppliers and various operations engineers to ensure the RAM objectives align with programme goals and regulatory standards. Your ability to integrate reliability considerations across multiple disciplines will be crucial to your success in this role. What You'll Do * Drive the overall reliability objectives for the Aircraft to align requirements, budgets, and deliverables. * Collaborate with system engineers to build and refine reliability models, leveraging industry standards and in-house test data to validate and improve predictions. * Work with maintainability teams to ensure the aircraft’s design allows for efficient inspection, servicing, and repair, balancing cost-effectiveness with operational uptime. * Lead the aircraft-level reliability reviews, update the Reliability Programme Plan deliverables and manage the progress of reliability actions through the programme lifecycle. * Partner with safety, airworthiness, and certification teams to ensure that reliability considerations meet or exceed SC-VTOL and regulatory requirements. * Communicate reliability and maintainability specifications to systems teams & supplier. Review their FMEAs, test data, and reliability documentation, ensuring alignment with Valo targets. * Contribute to reliability test planning (e.g. HALT/HASS) for critical systems. Support the Data Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (DRACAS) to capture failures, track root causes, and drive improvements. * Monitor reliability performance during testing and initial in-service phases, championing corrective actions and design updates that enhance reliability and availability. What You'll Bring * A degree in Reliability Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field. Specialised training in reliability and maintainability is highly desirable. * Demonstrable experience in reliability engineering, ideally in aerospace or other complex, safety-critical industries. * Familiarity with reliability standards, reliability prediction tools and analysis methods (e.g. MIL-STD-785B, MIL-HDBK-217F, NPRD/EPRD, NSWC-11) * Ability to scope, define and integrate maintainability requirements within an overall aircraft design, including knowledge of reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) and MSG-3 methods. * Proficiency in reliability modelling, data analysis, and root cause investigations. Adept at translating quantitative findings into practical design recommendations. * Strong communication skills and a track record of partnering with multidisciplinary teams (design, safety, certification and suppliers) to deliver on programme goals. * Comfortable driving projects independently, proactively identifying issues, and implementing improvements to meet demanding programme milestones. Preferable Skills/Experience * Experience with eVTOL or new aerospace concepts * Familiarity with reliability handbooks (e.g. MIL-HDBK-217F, NPRD/EPRD) * Familiarity with Maintainability & Maintenance Planning (e.g., MSG-3, Def Stan 00-40, Def Stan 00-41) If you are a dynamic, proactive, and adaptable engineer passionate about reliability and ready to own complex challenges in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. #LI-LD1 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

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. Please note we are only able to consider British Nationals, or individuals who have indefinite right to work in the UK. We are unable to consider anyone who will require sponsorship once their graduate visa expires. The Opportunity As a Graduate Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll work across our Aircraft and Battery Manufacturing Engineering teams, collaborating directly with senior engineers and digital specialists. You’ll see your work translate from: * CAD model * To digital build simulation * To shop floor execution * To aircraft moving through the production line Your time will be split between: * Central Bristol Headquarters * Vertical Energy Centre (Avonmouth) * Flight Test Centre (Kemble) You’ll understand both the digital and physical impact of your work. This is not a back-office data role. This is digital systems embedded in live aerospace production. What You’ll Do From day one, you’ll help turn engineering design intent into manufacturing reality. You will: * Support the transformation of Engineering BOM (EBOM) into Manufacturing BOM (MBOM) and Bill of Process * Develop and maintain digital manufacturing data in platforms such as 3DEXPERIENCE (DELMIA) * Contribute to end-to-end process definition including sequencing, tooling, part allocation and resource planning * Support virtual builds to test manufacturability before physical assembly begins * Help ensure shop floor systems (MES/MoM) are aligned with accurate digital data * Assist with change management so engineering updates flow correctly into production systems * Improve data quality, traceability and integration across PLM, ERP and manufacturing platforms This is systems thinking applied to real aircraft production. What You’ll Gain Within your first year, you’ll build experience in: * Digital manufacturing within a regulated aerospace environment * PLM, ERP and MES system integration * Configuration control and traceability * Aircraft and battery production processes * Cross-functional collaboration between engineering and operations You’ll develop both technical capability and commercial awareness — understanding how digital accuracy directly impacts safety, quality and certification. What You’ll Bring We’re looking for graduates who want responsibility early and are motivated by solving complex system challenges. You should have: * This role is primarily aimed at students graduating in Summer 2026, however, we will also consider 2025 graduates * A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Data or related discipline * Strong analytical thinking and comfort working with structured data * Interest in how digital tools drive physical production * Attention to detail and a systems mindset * Confidence collaborating across technical teams * Curiosity and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment You don’t need to be an expert in 3DEXPERIENCE or PLM systems — but awareness or strong interest helps. Mindset matters more than polish. Why This Role Is Different You’ll join during a major digital transformation phase, where: * Engineering data must translate accurately into production * Digital build simulations validate real-world manufacturability * Configuration control supports certification * Systems integration directly impacts aircraft build This is exposure that’s rare at graduate level — especially in aerospace. Why Join Vertical? At Vertical Aerospace, you’ll: * Work at the intersection of digital systems and aircraft production * Gain exposure across aircraft and battery manufacturing * Experience digital transformation in a regulated industry * Build skills that are highly transferable across advanced manufacturing sectors * Contribute to scaling zero-emissions aviation If you want to build the systems that enable the future of sustainable flight — this is your opportunity. Our 4 Step Application Process * Apply with your CV inclusive of a short cover letter at the top of your CV answering the below in no more than 200 words per question: * Why Vertical interests you? * A project you’re proud of (please make this as relevant as possible to the role you are applying to. Specify your role, learnings, outcome. * How you’ve applied engineering principles outside academia * How you stay organised in time-critical projects * If successful, you will be invited to attend a 30-minute video screening interview with one of our talent partners where you will be asked a mixture of technical and behaviours * If successful, you will be asked to complete a short take-home technical exercise. All instructions will be shared at this stage * If you are successful following step 3, you will be invited to the final stage - an onsite group assessment exercise and technical interview in our central Bristol office. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process. What can you expect from us? We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pa

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 Mechanical Design Engineer within our Energy Storage team, you will play a key role in the design and development of battery modules and thermal management systems for our fully electric aircraft. You’ll work at the intersection of mechanical design, thermal performance, manufacturing and aircraft integration, supporting both prototype builds and longer-term certification-ready designs. A typical day might include developing detailed CAD designs in CATIA, supporting manufacturing engineering during prototype builds, collaborating with stress and quality teams, or working through complex integration challenges at module and aircraft level. This role suits an engineer who enjoys ownership, thrives in fast-paced environments, and wants to contribute directly to the development of a novel aerospace battery system. What You’ll Do * Design and develop battery module and thermal management system components for the Valo Energy Storage System. * Support design release activities and manufacturing engineering during Gamma 2 prototype pack builds. * Take ownership of a defined module or thermal system commodity, working closely with stress, manufacturing, quality and test teams. * Contribute to aircraft-level integration, ensuring mechanical, thermal and manufacturing requirements are met. * Support the development and execution of material qualification programmes. * Produce high-quality CAD models, drawings and PLM data using Dassault 3DX / CATIA. * Contribute to EBOM release and key programme milestones including Critical Design Reviews. * Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver robust, certifiable designs. What You’ll Bring * Strong mechanical design experience within complex electro-mechanical systems (battery systems highly desirable). * In-depth understanding of structural, thermal, electrical and manufacturing considerations for HV battery packs, ideally with cylindrical cells. * Experience working within regulated engineering environments; aerospace qualification and certification knowledge is highly desirable. * Strong CAD and PLM capability, ideally using Dassault 3DX and CATIA. * Experience contributing to or leading large engineering workstreams from concept through to release. * Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving engineering organisations. * Solid understanding of DFMEA, GD&T and design best practice (ISO GPS / BS8888). * Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or a related engineering discipline. Desirable: * Exposure to materials and process qualification programmes. * Experience in aerospace, automotive, motorsport or high-volume electro-mechanical products. * Working towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. #LI-AH1 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.

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) #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.

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. #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.

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 Actuation Systems Stress Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the structural integrity, safety, and certification readiness of flight critical actuation systems. You’ll work closely with internal engineering teams and external suppliers, influencing the design, analysis, and verification of electromechanical actuators and structural components that support the aircraft’s flight control architecture. Expect a fast-paced environment where your engineering judgement, ability to manage technical risks, and capability to challenge supplier work will directly impact overall programme success. What You Will Do Structural Analysis & Verification * Perform static strength, fatigue, endurance, and vibration stress analyses for actuation system components and mechanisms. * Apply classical methods and FEA to substantiate structural integrity. * Lead stress input on design changes, concessions, and certification evidence. Supplier Engineering Governance & Critical Assessment * Critically assess supplier designs, analysis reports, test plans, test results, and supporting technical documentation. * Apply supplier engineering governance processes to ensure alignment with Vertical Aerospace requirements, engineering standards, and configuration rules. * Guide suppliers on expected stress methodologies, documentation standards, and verification rigour. Design Development & Cross Functional Collaboration * Support design and development of actuation mechanisms, structural interfaces, and assemblies. * Work collaboratively with mechanical design, systems engineering, test, and integration teams. * Drive improvements in robustness, manufacturability, and reliability of actuation hardware. Testing & Verification * Support the definition, execution, and interpretation of system level tests. * Correlate test results with analytical models and support certification documentation. Safety, Risk & Decision Making * Assess structural risks, safety considerations, and margins, recommending appropriate mitigations. * Prioritise multiple workstreams and tasks in line with programme timelines. Tools & Documentation * Use CATIA for 3D model interrogation and supporting design development. * Use FEA software for meshing, analysis, and optimisation activities. * Use JIRA for tracking tasks, risks, and issues. * Produce high quality technical documentation including analysis reports and structural substantiation. What You Will Bring * Excellent communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence, and collaborate effectively. * Self-starter, who can independently lead technical projects. * Strong experience in stress analysis of aerospace or other safety critical actuation systems. * Familiarity with flight control actuators including their structural behaviour, loading environments, and verification considerations. * Proficiency in classical stress methods and FEA. * Experience with structural testing such as strength, fatigue, endurance, and vibration. * Experience using CATIA or equivalent CAD tools. * Familiarity with safety critical engineering and technical risk assessment processes. * Experience critically reviewing supplier designs and applying supplier engineering governance. * Strong organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities. * Experience with JIRA or similar project/problem 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 (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. 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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 System V&V Engineer – EPU, you will join the Powertrain Squad, working within the Electric Propulsion Unit (EPU) team. The team is responsible for requirements specification and validation, aircraft integration design, and system verification of the Electric Propulsion Unit, comprising the electric motor, power electronics and control, and associated thermal management systems. The EPU is not only responsible for providing thrust but is also a safety-critical aircraft effector, with complex interfaces to the flight control system, powertrain architecture, aircraft structure, and propellers. The system is developed by a key supplier and certified against EASA SC E-19 in the co...

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 trac...

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 Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) Engineer, you will sit within our Vehicle Functional Design team and take primary responsibility for driving the reliability activities at the aircraft level. Working in accordance with our Reliability Programme Plan, you will ensure the Valo meets or exceeds its reliability objectives from design through certification and into service. You will also work with our Operations team to scope and develop the availability & maintainability requirements needed to keep the Valo operating efficiently with minimal downtime. A typical day might involve refining reliability models, collaborating with system design teams on ...

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 ExpectAs 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...

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. Our mission At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. 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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030. What to expect As our Senior Engineer, Metallic M&P, you'll lead the...

A leading low-cost airline in the UK is seeking an A Licensed Mechanic to maintain its fleet of A320 and A320neos in Bristol. Essential qualifications include a UK Part 66 A licence and operational experience in line maintenance.

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Base Manager in Bristol to oversee crew management and welfare.

CAT A Licensed Mechanic – UKCAA License – UK Wide. CAT A Licensed Mechanic – UKCAA License – UK Wide. EASA or UK CAA* Part-66 Cat A License holder (Essential**).

A leading airline is seeking a Base Manager at Bristol Airport to oversee crew management and ensure operational excellence.

A leading airline is looking for Cabin Crew to join their Bristol Airport team.In this role, you will provide exceptional customer service while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers onboard flights.Key responsibilities include promoting in-flight products and working collaboratively with ot

A leading low-cost airline is seeking a Base Manager for its operations at Bristol Airport.