Power Electronics Design Engineer

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. About the team This role sits within our Charging Team, which is responsible for developing and delivering global charging solutions that meet customer needs, minimise operational costs, and enable reliable, high-performance electric flight. The team works closely with aircraft engineering, energy systems, and commercial teams to design charging systems that are safe, certifiable, and deployable at scale. What to Expect As a Power Electronics Design Engineer you'll define and deliver the power and energy systems that support Valo's charging infrastructure worldwide. From high-power DC charging systems to battery integration for grid management, you'll own the specification, integration, and validation of key components - working from early requirements through to implementation at real-world sites. You'll be joining a fast-moving team at the forefront of a new industry, with plenty of scope to shape solutions and set new standards. What You'll Do

• Define technical specifications for charging power and energy storage systems
• Lead evaluation and integration of power conversion and grid-interface solutions
• Develop and oversee test plans to validate performance, safety, and compliance
• Work cross-functionally with aircraft, systems, and supply chain teams to ensure end-to-end delivery
• Resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement in charging system design
• Support infrastructure deployment across global sites, aligned with customer and regulatory needs
  
  Experience working on grid-connected power conversion systems
• Knowledge of EMC compliance and mitigation strategies
• Familiarity with DC charging systems and vehicle integration
• Awareness of battery systems and energy storage design - preferred but not essential
• Understanding of the practical challenges in delivering reliable, high-power infrastructure - - preferred but not essential
• A drive to innovate and develop world-class, scalable charging solutions
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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.