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Senior Avionic Systems Engineer - CNS

Vertical Aerospace Bristol, United KingdomOn-SiteFull Time

Key Notes

CNS/M avionics development and civil aircraft certification experience are requested for this full-time Bristol position. You will lead technical packages across communication, navigation, surveillance and maintenance systems, working with suppliers and flight-test teams. A relevant engineering degree is requested; Chartered status, Jama and model-based systems engineering are desirable additions.

What You'll Work On

  • Lead avionics work packages from requirements and architecture through integration and certification, maintaining interface definitions and verification evidence throughout development.
  • Coordinate software, hardware, electrical and supplier interfaces, reviewing technical deliverables and resolving integration issues across the CNS/M system architecture.
  • Support laboratory, ground and flight testing, interpreting verification results and providing technical recommendations at design reviews and certification activities.

Why This Role Matters

  • Valo’s communication, navigation and surveillance functions span multiple engineering disciplines, requiring compatible interfaces and verified behaviour across the integrated aircraft avionics architecture.
  • Traceable CNS/M requirements link supplier deliverables to verification results, allowing certification reviews to examine how the integrated avionics system demonstrates compliance throughout development.

What They Are Looking For

  • Qualification: Relevant qualifications include relevant bachelor’s or master’s engineering degree.
  • Experience: Relevant experience includes avionics integration, complex technical leadership and civil aircraft certification.
  • Technical: Relevant technical capabilities include ARP4754A, ARP4761, DO-160; ARINC 429/664, CAN and RS-422.
  • Preferred: Preferred attributes include CEng, Jama, 3DEXPERIENCE, SysML/MBSE and DO-178C/DO-254.

Vertical Aerospace

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Vertical Aerospace is a Bristol-based, NYSE-listed company developing the Valo electric and hybrid-electric VTOL aircraft for urban and inter-city missions. Its development programme includes piloted prototype testing and certification work ahead of commercialisation.

Sector
Future Mobility
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Founded
2016
Operating Regions
Europe, North America, Latin America & Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & North Africa
Employees
201-500

Frequently Asked Questions

  • This role is On-site, based in Bristol, United Kingdom.

  • Yes, this is a Full-time position.

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