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 Senior Environmental Effects Engineer, you will join our Vehicle Management System's team based in Bristol and help us achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation. You will specialize in High-Intensity Radiated Fields, Electromagnetic Compatibility, and Lightning protection to ensure our aircraft meets the highest safety and certification standards.
A typical day could involve reviewing certification requirements, supporting airframe design decisions related to electromagnetic shielding, or conducting tests for electromagnetic compatibility. Your ability to navigate complex certification processes while providing expert guidance on design solutions will be key to your success in this role.
What you'll do
You will lead the electromagnetic environmental effects compliance of our aircraft systems, supporting certification processes, and providing design and testing expertise.
You will review certification requirements, derive company-specific requirements, develop verification plans, and prepare and maintain the Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Certification Plan.
You will provide guidance on airframe shielding and cable routing, and support the design of direct effects mitigation measures with attention to detail and proactive planning.
You will specify requirements according to the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics standards, including High-Intensity Radiated Fields test levels and direct effects test requirements.
You will review and support test plans and reports, conduct aircraft electromagnetic compatibility testing, and perform integrated system tests for High-Intensity Radiated Fields and lightning.
You will develop High-Intensity Radiated Fields and Lightning Certification Plans, perform data analysis, and prepare certification reports.
You will support Advanced Testing Laboratory verification tests and assess Portable Electronic Device tolerance.
What you'll bring
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Experience in electromagnetic environmental effects engineering for commercial aerospace projects.
In-depth knowledge of commercial aerospace electromagnetic environmental effects qualification standards and procedures.
Proven experience in electromagnetic environmental effects design, safety impact, and risk assessment.
Strong background in electromagnetic compatibility, High-Intensity Radiated Fields, lightning protection, and electromagnetic pulse
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.
