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Safety systems engineer - avionics

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Vertical Aerospace
Systems engineer
Posted: 18 June
Offer description

Join our Vehicle Management System's team based in Bristol as a Safety Systems Engineer and help us to achieve our mission of pioneering electric aviation.

We're keen to speak with Safety System Engineer's with Avionics background to participate in the design, development and integration of vehicle management and avionics suite for our eVTOL platform.

You'll lead the system safety analysis while the vehicle management system architecture is being developed, and with your avionics background, will bring knowledge of complex avionic systems (mission computers, touch screen displays, airborne sensors, CNS systems, FMS, autoflight) along with hands on experience with safety protocols, regulatory standards and system safety analysis and system-level testing.


What are your responsibilities, as a Safety Systems Engineer?

* Requirements Management: Develop and maintain requirement traceability matrices, ensuring all requirements are documented and tracked throughout the project life-cycle.

* System Safety Design: Develop the safety design deliverables including FTAs, FHAs, and SSAs for the vehicle management and avionics systems.

* Verification and Validation: Perform verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet user requirements and function as intended.

* Design and Development: Create and develop integrated suite including sensors, navigation, communication, displays and autoflight systems with a focus on safety and compliance with aviation regulations (FAA/EASA).

* System Integration: Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure system compatibility and integration into platform.

* Technological Advancement: Stay current with technological advancements and implement new technologies into avionics designs.


What would we like you to bring?

* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Avionics Engineering or a related field. Additional training in system safety.

* Proven experience in avionics systems engineering.

* A strong background in electronics, software, and aerospace systems.

* Prior work experience in a safety engineering role within a design and development organisation.

* Familiarity with ARP4761 and ARP4754.

* Hands on experience working with test and regulatory standards including DO-160, DO-178, DO-254, 14 CFR part 23 (EASA CS-23).

* Experience with real-time simulation applications (MATLAB System Composer preferred).

* Experience with requirements management tools (JAMA preferred).


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.

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