Advanced Systems Engineer (D&C)

Job description

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...