Senior Manager - HV/LV

Our mission

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 a HV & LV Electrical Engineer Team Lead, you will join a growing team of passionate individuals whose primary focus is to lead the definition, integration, and verification of the high-voltage and low-voltage distribution and protection systems across the aircraft powertrain architecture.

A typical day could range from developing electrical architecture for the aircraft's HV and LV distribution systems to defining protection strategies, to collaborating across disciplines including battery systems, propulsion, avionics, and thermal management to deliver an integrated solution.

The ability to quickly figure things out and make decisions at pace as well as act as a team mentor will all factor into this role's impact and your success.

What you'll do

• You will be responsible for leading the electrical architecture development of the aircraft's HV (>200 VDC) and LV distribution systems.

• You will define and drive design of HV and LV load protection strategies, including contactors, SSPC (Solid-State Power Controllers), fuse coordination, and solid-state protection technologies.

• You will ensure correct implementation of creepage and clearance requirements across the distribution architecture.

• You will be developing strategies for LV load analysis and power management under various flight conditions.

• You will be responsible for owning the development and integration of power distribution units (PDUs), including electro-mechanical and PCB-based assemblies.

• You will oversee protection coordination studies across the electrical architecture to ensure selectivity and system resilience.

What you'll bring

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, or Aerospace Engineering.

• 10+ years of experience in electrical system design, preferably in the aerospace, automotive, or railway sectors.

• Proven expertise in HV system design (>200 VDC), including fuse sizing, cable selection, and safety strategies.

• In-depth knowledge of SSPC technology, solid-state protection devices, and power electronics interfacing.

• Strong understanding of electrical clearance and creepage, insulation coordination, and arc flash safety.

• Hands-on experience with DC/DC converter integration and thermal implications for HV-LV transitions.

• Demonstrated experience in electrical system analysis including load analysis, fault current studies, and protection coordination.

• Familiarity with regulatory standards such as DO-160, DO-254, and ARP4754A/ARP4761.

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.