Advanced Systems Engineer

Vertical Aerospace; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in the UK is seeking an Advanced Systems Engineer to shape the architecture and integration of their eVTOL aircraft. The role involves leading integration tasks, capturing requirements, and designing system architectures. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in engineering, broad knowledge of aircraft systems, and hands-on experience with systems integration. Competitive benefits are offered, including extensive holiday, bonus schemes, and a company pension plan.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holiday

Extra days to buy or sell

Additional holiday for marriage or civil partnership

4% salary for extra benefits

Digital health and wellbeing service

Company performance-based bonus

Company Share Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Daily breakfast

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems, including conventional and unmanned platforms.
• Hands-on experience with aircraft systems integration.
• Background in high-level aircraft or aircraft systems design.
• Experience with aerospace certification and system testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration tasks with the configuration team to ensure cohesive system functionality.
• Capture, break down, and trace requirements to ensure full system coverage.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities, confirming systems meet design intent.
• Conduct integration testing to validate performance and functionality.
• Design system architectures that balance performance, complexity, and cost.

Skills

Aircraft systems integration

Requirements management tools (DOORS, Jama, Polarion)

Systems engineering principles

Model-Based Systems Engineering (System Composer, Enterprise Architect)

Aerospace certification standards

Education

Degree in engineering or a related field

Job description

As an Advanced Systems Engineer, you'll be at the heart of shaping the architecture and integration of our eVTOL aircraft. Reporting to the Senior Aircraft Systems Manager, you'll work across multiple teams to define and deliver the systems that power the next generation of urban air mobility. This is a hands‑on, collaborative role where you'll work closely with systems, configuration, certification, and test teams to take concepts from idea to reality.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration tasks with the configuration team to ensure cohesive system functionality
• Capture, break down, and trace requirements – including regulatory ones – to ensure full system coverage
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities, confirming systems meet design intent
• Present compliance evidence to support regulatory certification
• Conduct integration testing to validate performance and functionality
• Design system architectures that balance performance, complexity, and cost
• Build integrated models that guide the system development process
• Contribute to internal and external projects that drive future system innovations

Qualifications

• A degree in engineering or a related field
• Broad knowledge of aircraft systems, including conventional and unmanned platforms
• Hands‑on experience with aircraft systems integration
• Familiarity with requirements tools like DOORS, Jama, or Polarion
• A solid understanding of systems engineering principles, including ARP4754B
• Knowledge of aerospace certification standards, especially SC VTOL
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering tools such as System Composer or Enterprise Architect
• Background in high‑level aircraft or aircraft systems design
• Experience with aerospace certification and system testing

Benefits

• 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.