Hybrid Systems 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

As a Hybrid Systems Engineer, you will join our Hybrid Powertrain team of skilled and motivated engineers focused on the development, integration, and verification of hybrid powertrain systems that are critical to the performance and safety of our aircraft.

This is a hands-on systems engineering role with real aircraft impact. A typical day might involve defining and managing requirements in tools like JAMA, collaborating with hardware, software, and safety engineers to ensure robust system integration, or supporting powertrain ground and flight test campaigns.

Strong systems thinking, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a passion for cutting-edge aviation technology will be key to your success.

What you’ll do

• Support the design, development, integration, and verification of the Hybrid Powertrain architecture within the Hybrid Team

• Define and manage system and subsystem requirements, ensuring clear traceability from aircraft-level requirements through to implementation

• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and safety engineers to ensure robust and compliant system integration

• Develop, review, and manage interface control documents (ICDs) and system schematics

• Contribute to the planning, execution, and reporting of verification and validation (V&V) activities, including powertrain and flight test campaigns

• Interface with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of components and systems

• Support certification and Permit to Fly activities by preparing technical documentation aligned with standards such as DO-178C, DO-254, ARP4754A, and ARP4761

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline

• Proven experience in powertrain or complex systems engineering (1+ years), with a strong focus on requirements management and verification

• Experience working within structured system development lifecycles (e.g. V-model, ARP4754A)

• Hands-on experience with integration and test environments

• Strong systems thinking and the ability to work effectively across multiple engineering disciplines

• Proficiency with systems modelling and requirements management tools (e.g. JAMA, DOORS, MATLAB, System Composer)

• Excellent problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail

• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to produce concise technical reports and present complex information

• Experience working in fast-paced, collaborative environments with agile or iterative development approaches

• A genuine passion for advanced aviation technology and sustainable air mobility

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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.