Systems Engineer - Flight Deck Avionics

Department: Engineering Delivery & Design Organisation

Location: Bristol Office

Employment Type: FullTime

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.