Advanced Powertrain Verification Engineer

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

You’ll be part of the Hybrid Powertrain team, based primarily at Camwal Court with occasional work at Kemble. Reporting to the Hybrid Powertrain Verification Manager, this role is focused on developing and delivering innovative fuel system solutions for our next-generation hybrid-electric aircraft.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be responsible for the verification and testing of both the aircraft demonstrator and certification aircraft. Your work will directly influence the safety, performance, and integration of the hybrid powertrain.

Your day-to-day and weekly responsibilities will include:

• Creating verification and validation plans by working with systems owners

• Support on execution of different testing powertrain

• Writing up test procedures and test reports

• Support flight test operation

• Act as point of contact for powertrain systems during flight test

• Contributing to design reviews and ensuring alignment with program milestones

What You’ll Bring

Must-have experience and qualifications:

• Strong background in aerospace systems engineering and testing

• Hands-on experience with testing and integration complex systems in aerospace or similar high-integrity environments

• Experience with CANbus communication

• Experience with VECTOR Tools and CAPL scripting

• MATLAB Simulink / Simulink test manager

• Familiarity with speedgoat hardware

• Familiarity with ARP 4754 and DO-330

• Experience working with HV systems up to 1000v

• Experience working with HV batteries

Nice-to-have experience:

• Previous experience with hybrid-electric aircraft systems or propulsion architectures

• A curious mindset with a drive to challenge existing assumptions

• Comfort navigating ambiguity and working in a fast-paced, innovative environment

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.