Jobs at Vertical Aerospace

Own airframe designs from incomplete or inherited definition through design for manufacture, engineering release, build, installation, and flight testing. Approve drawings and technical reports, coordinate engineers and contractors, integrate structures with aircraft systems, develop verification and certification evidence, resolve manufacturing and assembly issues, manage safety risks, and mentor junior engineers.

Develop and execute procurement strategies for an eVTOL aircraft program across airframe, propellers, powertrain and energy storage, or mechanical systems. Lead market research, supplier selection, RFI/RFP processes, complex contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and commercial risk mitigation. Partner with engineering and program stakeholders to support cost, quality, reliability, and on-time delivery objectives across a global aerospace supply chain.

Provides shared administrative and coordination support to senior leaders, executive support teams, and the Bristol office. Responsibilities include coordinating meetings, diaries, travel, accommodation, expenses, rooms, documents, VIP visits, company meetings, and internal events. The role requires proactive prioritization, clear communication, attention to detail, and practical support across multiple teams.

Lead and manage the aircraft type certification program from design through type certification, liaise with regulators and suppliers, define certification basis and compliance methods, oversee tests and inspections, maintain configuration and traceability, mentor certification team, mitigate risks to schedule, and support continued airworthiness and modifications post-certification.

Lead the development and analysis of flight dynamics models for an eVTOL aircraft, ensuring performance and safety through collaboration and mentoring.

Lead the verification and validation strategy for BMS and high-voltage power systems, managing automated HIL test environments, ensuring compliance with certification standards, and developing a team of V&V engineers.

Lead definition, integration and certification of Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Maintenance (CNS/M) avionics. Own requirements, architecture, interfaces, test procedures and certification artifacts; manage suppliers, support ground and flight testing, lead verification activities, and drive continuous improvement for certifiable, safety-critical eVTOL systems.

The Head of Customer - Defence will lead commercial strategies for defence opportunities, secure government funding, develop partnerships, and drive Vertical Aerospace's market entry for hybrid aircraft in defense sectors.

The Senior Electric Propulsion Unit Integration Engineer will integrate electric propulsion systems into aircraft, ensuring safe installation, managing configurations, and supporting certification activities while collaborating across multiple disciplines.

As Senior Supplier Quality Engineer, lead supplier quality strategy, improve processes, develop supplier partnerships, manage risks, and enhance supplier performance in aerospace.