EWIS Design Engineer

2 months ago
Full time role
Hybrid · Bristol, England, GB... more
Join the Powertrain Team based in Bristol as an EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) Engineer and help us achieve our pioneering electric aviation mission. What will success look like for you, as an EWIS Design Engineer?As an EWIS Design Engineer, you will be a key part of the team delivering the Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), responsible for the design and integration of the aircraft wiring systems across the aircraft. This includes conventional low-voltage systems and novel high-voltage systems to enable our all-electric powertrain. You will work closely with our Motor, Battery, and Power Distribution teams to deliver an integrated Powertrain system for our VX4 aircraft.  You will also work in conjunction with all aircraft systems and structural teams from initial concepts through to interface management, detailed design, harness manufacture, and installation; through to aircraft commissioning and flight testing.  What we would like you to bring.We want you to be successful in your role, to achieve this, you will need:
  • Proven experience designing and integrating electrical wiring systems
  • Support of Systems Engineering activities (including requirements management and safety assessment processes)
  • Experience producing 2D wiring diagrams and 3D harness models from concept to installation definition. 
  • Experience using Electrical 2D & 3D CAD packages, with Catia V5/V6 or 3D Experience highly desirable. 
VA offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with most employees spending two days a week at our Central Bristol office or the Vertical Energy Centre in Avonmouth, and the remainder of their time working from home. 
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 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.