Senior Systems Engineer (Actuation)

Senior Systems Engineer (Actuation)

Vertical Aerospace

Bristol, United Kingdom

What to expect

As a Senior Systems Engineer (Actuation), you will join a dynamic team of passionate individuals whose primary focus is to drive the development and integration of our pioneering all-electric actuation systems for our certification aircraft.

A typical day could involve defining precise technical requirements using Jama, collaborating with external suppliers to ensure compliance with aerospace standards, or overseeing the installation and verification of actuation systems on our innovative eVTOL platform.

What you'll do

• You will define and document detailed technical requirements for novel all-electric actuation systems using Jama, ensuring alignment with the aircraft's innovative performance, safety, and certification needs (e.g., EASA SC-VTOL);
• You will collaborate with external suppliers responsible for designing, manufacturing, and verifying all-electric actuation systems, ensuring technical compliance with requirements and high-quality deliverables;
• You will define and verify interfaces between the all-electric actuation systems and other aircraft systems (e.g., flight controls, electrical, and structural systems) using CATIA, ensuring robust integration for the novel eVTOL platform;
• You will critically assess supplier-provided designs, technical data, and verification evidence (e.g., test reports, simulations, and analyses) for the all-electric actuation systems, ensuring compliance with aerospace standards and the unique demands of electric aircraft;
• You will oversee and verify the installation of actuation systems on the aircraft, ensuring functionality, integration, and compliance with the innovative design specifications;
• You will take sole responsibility for the technical delivery of the all-electric actuation system, ensuring it meets the required quality and certification standards for a novel electric aircraft;
• You will identify and resolve technical risks associated with the development and integration of the all-electric actuation systems;
• You will produce high-quality technical documentation, including requirements in Jama, interface control documents, and verification reports, to support certification and project milestones.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field;
• Deep level of expertise and experience working on electromechanical or all-electric actuation systems;
• Proven expertise in developing and verifying complex systems for aerospace applications, ideally for novel or electric aircraft;
• Deep understanding of all-electric actuation systems, including electric motors, control electronics, and power distribution for novel aerospace applications;
• Proficiency in CATIA for CAD and Jama for requirements management;
• Familiarity with aerospace standards (e.g., DO-160, DO-178, DO-254) and certification requirements;
• Knowledge of systems integration and interface management for complex, innovative aerospace platforms;
• Strong analytical skills with a critical eye for evaluating complex engineering solutions;
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, internal teams, and certification authorities;
• Ability to take technical ownership and drive solutions independently in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Desired

• Experience with aerospace certification processes (e.g., EASA, FAA);
• Experience with eVTOL or electric aircraft actuation systems;
• Knowledge of safety-critical, fault-tolerant design for electric aerospace systems.