Data & Communication Engineer

Vertical Aerospace

Vertical Aerospace is at the forefront of electric aviation innovation, developing the VX4, an eVTOL aircraft that aims to redefine safety standards with zero emissions. As the company transitions from a prototype stage to a scaling SME, they are focused on achieving ambitious goals to have the VX4 in service by 2030. The Data & Communication Engineer will be integral to realizing these objectives by advancing their aerospace technologies.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain system requirements and traceability matrices.
• Design and develop integrated avionic suite systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for seamless system integration.
• Plan and conduct verification and validation activities.
• Develop and execute system commissioning plans.
• Provide support for avionic systems during flight tests.
• Stay updated with aerospace technology advancements.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year.
• Additional 5 days holiday for marriage or civil partnership.
• Extra 4% of salary for additional benefits.
• Award-winning digital health and wellbeing service.
• Company Share Scheme for all employees.
• Matched Company Pension Scheme at 5%.
• Daily breakfast provided.

This role requires you to have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in avionic systems engineering.
• Experience with scripting languages, Python preferred.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools, JAMA preferred.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Understanding of Product Lifecycle Management systems, 3DX preferred.
• Proficiency with MATLAB tool suite, including System Composer and Simulink.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with ARP4761 and ARP4754.
• Hands-on experience with regulatory standards like DO-160, DO-178, and DO-254.

Vertical Aerospace encourages applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing growth, diversity, and inclusion. They are committed to fair hiring processes and may ask applicants about these themes during interviews.