Principal Systems Engineer - System Safety

Join our collaborative, multidisciplinary environment as a Principal Systems Engineer - System Safety. Work on eVTOL systems, drive design reviews, and lead cross-functional trade studies to simplify architecture and safety arguments. Expect a fast-paced, innovative setting with traditional aerospace processes being redefined.

Requirements

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent
• 10+ years of experience in innovative, fast-paced projects applying ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-254, DO-178
• Hands-on experience with system safety activities: FHA, PSSA, SSA, FTA, FMECA
• Ability to work autonomously in complex stakeholder environments
• Familiarity with electromechanical or mechatronic systems and safety-critical integration
• Strong analytical and multidisciplinary thinking, with clear communication and influencing skills
• Experience in certification or clearance of safety-critical systems in highly regulated environments

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