Advanced Software Engineer

Vertical Aerospace; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge aerospace company in the United Kingdom is seeking an Advanced Software Engineer to work on critical software systems underpinning their electric aviation projects. The role involves developing secure data pipelines, full-stack applications, and automation tools to enhance operational workflows. Candidates should have strong programming skills, experience with cloud platforms, and a problem-solving mindset. This position offers an innovative environment with significant opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holiday

Company performance-based bonus

Company pension scheme

Breakfast on us every day

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering fundamentals including networking, data, and system design.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality software in commercial or engineering environments.
• Experience with modern web development across front-end and back-end stacks.

Responsibilities

• Build secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft to the cloud.
• Develop full-stack web applications to support internal workflows.
• Automate and monitor test equipment and engineering systems.

Skills

Networking

Data

System design

Software engineering fundamentals

Python scripting

Problem-solving mindset

Scalable systems

Tools

TypeScript

C#

C++

Rust

React

Azure/AWS

Linux/macOS

Job description

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 join the Digital Innovation team at Vertical Aerospace, where software plays a critical role in shaping the future of aviation. This team drives technological advancement across the business by integrating cutting‑edge tools and developing new solutions where none exist.

You can expect to work on high‑impact, technically challenging problems that directly support flight test, engineering, and certification activities. The environment is fast‑paced, collaborative, and mission‑driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation.

What You’ll Do

As an Advanced Software Engineer, you’ll contribute to a broad range of software systems and infrastructure that underpin Vertical’s aircraft programmes. Your work may include:

• Building secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft and test rigs to the cloud
• Developing full‑stack web applications to support internal engineering and operational workflows
• Automating and monitoring test equipment and engineering systems
• Designing hybrid cloud instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics services
• Prototyping and defining cloud architectures for certified and in‑service aircraft
• Supporting and enabling non‑software engineering teams through scripting, tooling, and data processing

What You’ll Bring

• Strong software engineering fundamentals, including networking, data, and system design
• Proven experience delivering high‑quality software in commercial or engineering environments
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., TypeScript, C#, C++, Rust) and Python scripting
• Experience with modern web development across front‑end and back‑end stacks (React a plus)
• Working knowledge of databases, testing, automation, and CI/CD in agile teams
• Experience developing on Linux/macOS, using containers, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
• Familiarity with scalable, secure, and distributed systems, including messaging and APIs
• A curious, problem‑solving mindset with the confidence to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges

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.