Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer

Join our Power & BMS Team based in Bristol as a Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

As our Senior Hardware Electronics Engineer your role will be challenging and varied, overseeing critical areas of Hardware Electronics delivery as we move at pace through our VX4 Aircraft design process. :

• Support of BMS hardware design specifications for in-house BMS/HW projects

• Design of digital and analogue electronics used in HV battery systems.

• Design the BMS schematics, component selection and BOM generation.

• Hands-on Testing and de-bugging.

• Integration of the Electronics with the HV Electrical System

• Coordinate external development suppliers/Contractors when required.

• Integration and validation into the aircraft, supporting colleagues as needed and perform design review for BMS hardware development, including DFMEA, FTA, FMECA etc

• Identification and tracking the specific assignments, deliverables, and provide an assessment on the progress and outcome of the work on a day-to-day basis

What would we like you to bring.

• Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics, Electrical, Electronics, Aerospace, Systems, or Computer Engineering or related engineering field is preferable.

• Extensive proven experience in Hardware development for aerospace or automotive.

• Experience with Battery management systems

• Experience in Power electronics: Power converters.

• Experience with Schematic and PCB design.

• Experience in digital and analogue schematic circuit design, PCB layout and design verification.

• Good understanding of EMC and PCB design rules to meet standards.

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

• Good understanding of network protocols like: CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, ARINC.

• Experience with requirements management.

• Experience with functional safety, aircraft or automotive standards

• High Voltage training and advance battery design/development experience is desirable.

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 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.

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 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.