Advanced Software Engineer
Our Mission
At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The Valo, our eVTOL (electric, vertical, take-off and landing), 'zero emissions' aircraft will set a new safety standard for how we will navigate the sky.
We won't realise our mission following the same legacy processes and traditions our predecessors followed, instead, we want to 'redefine' aerospace best practices. We are growing quickly from a prototype business to a scaling SME, and the next few years will be critical to our success and delivering on our ambitious goals. Valo is targeting airliner-level safety certification in 2028 ahead of entering service with our airline and operator customers.
What to Expect
You’ll join the Digital Innovation team at Vertical Aerospace, where software plays a critical role in shaping the future of aviation. This team drives technological advancement across the business by integrating cutting-edge tools and developing new solutions where none exist.
You can expect to work on high-impact, technically challenging problems that directly support flight test, engineering, and certification activities. The environment is fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and innovation.
What You’ll Do
As an Advanced Software Engineer, you’ll contribute to a broad range of software systems and infrastructure that underpin Vertical’s aircraft programmes. Your work may include:
Building secure, scalable data pipelines from aircraft and test rigs to the cloud
Developing full-stack web applications to support internal engineering and operational workflows
Automating and monitoring test equipment and engineering systems
Designing hybrid cloud instrumentation, monitoring, and analytics services
Prototyping and defining cloud architectures for certified and in-service aircraft
Supporting and enabling non-software engineering teams through scripting, tooling, and data processing
What You’ll Bring
Strong software engineering fundamentals, including networking, data, and system design
Proven experience delivering high-quality software in commercial or engineering environments
Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g. TypeScript, C#, C++, Rust) and Python scripting
Experience with modern web development across front-end and back-end stacks (React a plus)
Working knowledge of databases, testing, automation, and CI/CD in agile teams
Experience developing on Linux/macOS, using containers, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Familiarity with scalable, secure, and distributed systems, including messaging and APIs
A curious, problem-solving mindset with the confidence to tackle complex, ambiguous challenges
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What can you expect from us?
We're on a mission. Where others see limits, we see opportunity, and we work at pace. Working at Vertical isn't your average role but for those seeking a challenge, a flexible, supportive organisation and an incredible team; working here is an opportunity to do the best work of your career.
Our approach promotes ingenuity and courage, while our environment builds success through diligence in safety and being open in the way we work. The only way we're going to assure the next chapter of aviation history is by working as a team, relentlessly, towards our goal.
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 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
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.