Advanced Systems Engineer

Our Mission

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, 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 an Advanced Systems Engineer, you'll be at the heart of shaping the architecture and integration of our eVTOL aircraft. Reporting to the Senior Aircraft Systems Manager, you’ll work across multiple teams to define and deliver the systems that power the next generation of urban air mobility. This is a hands-on, collaborative role where you’ll work closely with systems, configuration, certification, and test teams to take concepts from idea to reality.

What You’ll Do

• Lead integration tasks with the configuration team to ensure cohesive system functionality

• Capture, break down, and trace requirements - including regulatory ones - to ensure full system coverage

• Plan and execute verification and validation activities, confirming systems meet design intent

• Present compliance evidence to support regulatory certification

• Conduct integration testing to validate performance and functionality

• Design system architectures that balance performance, complexity, and cost

• Build integrated models that guide the system development process

• Contribute to internal and external projects that drive future system innovations

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in engineering or a related field

• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems, including conventional and unmanned platforms

• Hands-on experience with aircraft systems integration

• Familiarity with requirements tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion

• A solid understanding of systems engineering principles, including ARP4754B

• Knowledge of aerospace certification standards, especially SC VTOL

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect

• Background in high-level aircraft or aircraft systems design

• Experience with aerospace certification and system testing

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.