About the job
Join Us in Transforming Electric Aviation
At Vertical Aerospace, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing electric aviation. Our flagship eVTOL aircraft, the Valo, promises to establish unprecedented safety benchmarks in the sky, all while achieving 'zero emissions'.
We are not bound by the conventional methods of the past; instead, we aim to redefine aerospace standards. As we evolve from a prototype-focused business to a growing small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), we are entering a pivotal phase in our journey to fulfill our ambitious objectives. Our goal is to secure airliner-level safety certification by 2028, paving the way for service with our airline and operator partners.
What Awaits You
As a Principal Systems Engineer specializing in System Safety, you will thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where safety is paramount. Working within the Powertrain Squad, you will closely collaborate with specialists in propulsion, flight controls, power distribution, and airworthiness, alongside external suppliers. This innovative atmosphere fosters the reimagining of traditional aerospace practices to tackle the unique challenges posed by electric aviation.
You will be part of a team committed to transparency, data-driven decision-making, and simplifying design principles, ensuring that our safety cases are thorough yet straightforward. Anticipate engaging in cross-functional dialogues, influencing architectural decisions, and contributing to the evolution of safety practices for eVTOL systems.
Your Responsibilities
Develop and enhance EPU requirements to encompass all safety-derived functions and assumptions from aircraft-level FHA, PASA, and PRA, ensuring full completeness and traceability.
Critically assess EPU PSSA and SSA for alignment with aircraft-level analyses, ensuring consistency across internal and supplier safety assessments.
Serve as the technical authority for identifying and rectifying inconsistencies in safety cases, directly engaging with internal experts and EPU suppliers to negotiate effective solutions.
Lead design reviews focusing on safety-derived functions, ensuring proper implementation, design conformity, and proactive risk management.
Conduct cross-functional trade studies to streamline architecture and safety arguments, thereby minimizing complexity while maximizing safety efficacy.

