Advanced Hardware Electronics Engineer

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 Hardware Electronics Engineer (BMS) at Vertical Aerospace, you will play a key role in the design, integration, and validation of our Battery Management System (BMS) hardware for next-generation eVTOL aircraft.

You’ll work within a multidisciplinary engineering team to design and deliver robust, safety-critical electronic systems for high-voltage battery applications. This role combines technical design, testing, and systems integration with close collaboration across engineering functions and suppliers.

What You’ll Do

• Support the creation and maintenance of BMS hardware design specifications for in-house projects.

• Design digital and analogue electronics for high-voltage battery systems.

• Develop BMS schematics, select components, and generate Bills of Materials (BOMs).

• Conduct hands-on testing and debugging of hardware designs.

• Support the integration of BMS hardware within the high-voltage electrical system.

• Coordinate with external development partners and contractors when required.

• Participate in aircraft integration and validation, supporting colleagues and contributing to design reviews for BMS hardware, including DFMEA, FTA, and FMECA activities.

• Identify and track assignments and deliverables, providing regular assessments of progress and outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Applied Physics, Electrical, Electronics, or a related discipline.

• Experience with Battery Management Systems and power electronics, including power converters.

• Proven ability in schematic and PCB design, including digital and analogue circuit design, PCB layout, and design verification.

• Understanding of EMC principles and PCB design rules for compliance with standards.

• Experience with FMEA, DFMEA, and single-component failure analysis.

• Experience with requirements management processes and tools.

• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

  Desirable

• Familiarity with functional safety and certification standards, including

  • DO-254, ARP 4754, ARP 4761, and DO-160

  • ISO 26262

  • IEC 61508 or related standards

• High-voltage training and experience in advanced battery design and development

• Experience in hardware development for aerospace or automotive applications

• Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I²C, and ARINC

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.