SkyDrive — Toyoyama, Aichi
Outline of the Job
We are seeking an engineer to lead the design, development, and evaluation of inverters, a core component of the electric propulsion system for next-generation eVTOL. This role offers significant autonomy and opportunities to collaborate with suppliers and address project challenges proactively.
Key Responsibilities
• Design and development of motor control systems, inverter circuits, and motor control circuit systems
• Define and optimize design specifications to meet system requirements
• Serve as the technical interface with suppliers and manage their progress
• Support suppliers in resolving technical challenges
• Collaborate across teams to address cross-functional issues
• Develop test plans for ESC (Electronic Speed Controller) systems
• Analyze test results and propose and implement improvements
• Work closely with team leaders, members, and other departments to drive project progress
Job Highlight
• Play a central role in the development of next-generation aviation technology
• Work in a global environment with opportunities to collaborate with a multinational team
• Experience the forefront of technological innovation, shaping the future of the industry
Essential Skills
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in designing and developing ESCs or inverters in the automotive or aerospace industry.
• Experience in supplier management or coordination
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or electromagnetic analysis tools
• Proficiency in English sufficient for professional communication.
Desirable Skills
• Familiarity with aviation standards such as RTCA DO-254 and DO-160
• Previous involvement in electric aircraft or eVTOL projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of power electronics
• Broad experience in motor control systems, inverter circuit design, and motor control circuit design
• Development experience within a global team
Skills for Collaborative Success
• Someone who can flexibly incorporate others’ opinions and ideas while striving to achieve objectives.
• A proactive thinker capable of advancing tasks with confirmation and guidance from their supervisor.
• An individual with experience negotiating and coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.
Type of Employment
• Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
• Probationary period: 3~6 month
Place of Employment
• Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
• Measures to Prevent Secondhand Smoke: Smoking Room Provided
• Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)
Working Hours
• Flextime or Discretionary labor system
• In the case of flextime: No core time
• Discretionary Labor System: Specialized Class Deemed working hours per day: 10 hours
• Basic working hours: Start 9:00 End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）
• Overtime Work: Available
Holidays
• 115 days off per year（Saturday / Sundays / Newyear holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）
• Annual paid leave
• Refresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)
Salary
• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 8 ,000,000 - JPY 12,000,000
• Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.
• To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities
Expenses
• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages *There are some conditions.
Social Insurance
• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance
Scope of Work Change
• Reassignment may occur to any other work.