Modelling and Simulation 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 will play a central role in developing high-fidelity models that support the design, verification, and certification of the aircraft, while also taking ownership of the day-to-day operation of our simulation facilities. This role blends hands-on modelling with practical system oversight, giving you exposure to both engineering development and real-world simulation environments used across the business.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain subsystem and aircraft-level models using MATLAB and Simulink

• Validate and verify models using test data and analytical methods

• Deliver simulation outputs to support design reviews, safety assessments, and certification activities

• Collaborate closely with systems, controls, avionics, and test teams to ensure model accuracy and relevance

• Produce simulation-based evidence aligned with certification requirements and support development of compliance approaches

• Generate clear, traceable documentation in line with airworthiness and engineering standards

• Own the setup, operation, and maintenance of simulation facilities across sites

• Configure and run simulation sessions, including engineering use cases and demonstration activities

What You’ll Bring:

• Strong experience using MATLAB and Simulink for modelling and simulation

• Background in aerospace modelling or system-level analysis

• Understanding of certification processes and how simulation supports compliance

• Familiarity with airworthiness standards and structured engineering documentation

• Hands-on experience working with simulation environments, including hardware and software systems

• Ability to manage and organise complex technical systems and configurations

• Comfortable working across teams and disciplines to support integration and development

• Awareness of industry guidance such as NASA modelling standards or similar frameworks

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.