Solution Architect

Methodfi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 125,000 - GBP 150,000; Full time

Job description

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.

We are seeking a Solution Architect to design and govern the digital systems that power our aircraft lifecycle - from concept and certification through to manufacturing and continued airworthiness.

This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of aircraft programmes, digital product teams, and enterprise platforms, ensuring technical coherence as we scale.

What You’ll Do

Solution & Systems Architecture

• Designing end‑to‑end solution architectures supporting aircraft design, flight test, certification, manufacturing readiness, and in‑service operations
• Defining integrations across engineering systems (PLM, requirements, simulation), manufacturing platforms (MES, quality), and enterprise systems (ERP, data platforms)
• Ensuring solutions scale from prototype and certification phases into sustained production

Standards, Governance & Compliance

• Defining and enforcing architectural standards aligned with regulatory, security, and data governance requirements
• Ensuring digital solutions support traceability, auditability, and aerospace compliance needs
• Participating in architecture review boards and providing technical assurance

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partnering with Product Managers, engineering teams, and delivery partners to shape solution designs early
• Supporting delivery teams with architectural clarity and technical decision‑making
• Balancing short‑term programme demands with long‑term architectural integrity

Technology Alignment

• Aligning solutions with our enterprise architecture and Microsoft/Azure‑centric data strategy
• Evaluating and recommending tools, platforms, and integration approaches

What you’ll Bring

• Strong experience as a Solution Architect in complex, engineering‑led environments
• Proven experience integrating enterprise and operational systems
• Background in regulated or safety‑critical industries (aerospace, automotive, defence, energy)
• Understanding of systems engineering principles, lifecycle management, and traceability
• Ability to communicate complex architectures clearly to both technical and non‑technical audiences

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.