Data Engineer

Our mission  

At Vertical Aerospace, we are pioneering the way for electric aviation. The VX4, 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 of having the VX4 in service by 2030.  

What to Expect

We’re building a world-class team to shape the future of sustainable aviation. As a Data Engineer, you’ll be part of a passionate and diverse group of innovators - ranging from aerospace experts to leading technologists, all committed to developing solutions that positively impact society and the planet.

You’ll play a key role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the business. You’ll be responsible for building and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines that ensure our teams have access to timely, high-quality data. Working closely with BI, analytics, and engineering teams, you’ll help shape the foundations of our data infrastructure using modern tools like Airflow, Snowflake, and Python.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain data pipelines and system integrations using Airflow and Snowflake.

• Work closely with the BI/Analytics team to ensure accurate, timely data is available for reporting and analysis.

• Contribute to the design and implementation of ETL processes that power data-driven decision-making.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting pipeline performance and data quality.

• Continuously optimize data pipelines for improved efficiency and scalability.

• Ensure that data flows meet business requirements and adhere to best practices in security and governance.

• Schedule, monitor, and maintain automated workflows.

• Support data migration efforts and optimize data system performance.

• Document workflows and processes to support transparency, scalability, and team knowledge-sharing.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree in Computer Science, a related STEM field, or equivalent practical experience.

• Proficiency in SQL for querying and data manipulation.

• Experience using Python to write scripts for data processing.

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a close-knit team environment.

• A strong problem-solving mindset and a keen desire to learn and grow.

• Effective communication skills to work cross-functionally.

Desirable:

• Experience working with data pipelines and integration tools.

• Familiarity with Azure cloud services.

• Knowledge of Snowflake for data warehousing.

• Experience using Airflow for workflow orchestration.

• Understanding of data warehousing principles and best practices.

• Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD workflows.

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.