Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a highly capable, technically strong, and proactive Senior Aircraft Systems Engineer to help drive the aircraft level development of our VX4 platform through robust systems engineering practices.
• Own and drive the development of aircraft level requirements, architecture and V&V activities through the full engineering lifecycle.
• Lead the definition, integration, and coordination of cross-system technical solutions to ensure consistent and certifiable aircraft behaviour.
• Contribute to and support system level trade studies, configuration decisions and interface management activities.
• Generate and review compliance evidence in support of regulatory certification (e.g. SC-VTOL), ensuring traceability and completeness.
• Drive Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices using tools.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other disciplines (e.g. Safety, Structures, Propulsion, Avionics, Software) to ensure coherent technical integration.
• Support planning of aircraft level engineering deliverables, identify blockers and contribute to schedule alignment.
• Provide mentoring and technical guidance to both the their own team and engineers across the company on Systems Engineering best practices.
• Actively participate in any design reviews, programme reviews and compliance reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Proven leadership experience in a systems engineering context (preferably aircraft-level or similar complex product).
• Strong understanding of aircraft systems and integration challenges.
• Skilled in requirements management, architecture, and verification planning.
• Comfortable working with certification frameworks such as ARP4754B and SC VTOL.
• Track record of successfully guiding teams to achieve ambitious technical objectives and meet tight schedules.
• Strong planning, communication, and prioritisation skills.
• Familiarity with requirement management tools, such as DOORS, Jama or Polarion.
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, including both sides of the 'V' and knowledge of ARP4754B.
• Knowledge of aerospace certifying standards, specifically SC VTOL.
• A proactive and solution focused mindset, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to team accountability and delivery.
• Awareness of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect
• Desirable Qualifications/Experience:
• Experience in high-level aircraft design.
• Experience in the design of aircraft systems.
• Experience certifying to aerospace standards.
• Experience with the development and testing of aircraft and/or Unmanned Aerial Systems.
• Hands-on experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect.
• 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.

Benefits

Additional Information

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.

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