About the role
We are on the verge of obtaining Type Certification for our cutting-edge eVTOL aircraft, and we're seeking a Rotor Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our rotor system, from structural design to certification.
What You'll Do
- Lead the structural design and analysis of composite rotors for an eVTOL aircraft.
- Conduct stress, fatigue, and life studies, and implement robust test methods to ensure durability and safety..
- Perform loads and vibration analysis, including rotor dynamics effects
- Apply your expertise in multicopter and rotor blade aerodynamics and dynamics to understand their impact on loads.
- Provide technical support for loads and dynamic analysis related to rotor design.
- Prepare and manage all documentation required for Type Certification (TC).
- Collaborate directly with certification authorities like the JCAB, FAA, or other equivalent agencies.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams in aerodynamics, manufacturing, and systems engineering to seamlessly integrate the rotor system into the aircraft.
What We're Looking For
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated experience in the design or test planning of rotor components.
- Experience with Part 35 (propellers) or Part 27/29 (rotors) certification.
- Direct experience working with certification authorities and preparing technical documents for Type Certification.
- Deep understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis.
- Experience with fatigue analysis, loads, and vibration analysis and testing at both the component and aircraft levels.
Desirable Skills
- Proficiency with FLIGHTLAB or similar software.
- Knowledge of Aeroelastic Finite Element Modeling using software like NASTRAN or ANSYS.
Skills for Collaborative Success
- We're looking for someone who is not just a technical expert but also a strong team player. The ideal candidate has:
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A strong motivation to help build and shape our organization, structures, and processes.
- A proactive, goal-oriented approach with the ability to identify and solve problems early.
- A passion for working in a fast-paced, state-of-the-art development environment for a pioneering Japanese eVTOL company.
Why You Should Join Us
You'll be tackling one of the most challenging and rewarding missions in aerospace: achieving a delicate balance of size, weight, and strength to create a safe, compact, and efficient urban air mobility vehicle. Your work will be critical to bringing a revolutionary product to market that will change the way people live and travel.
This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make history. You will be a key player in bringing a new mode of transportation to life and solving some of the most pressing urban traffic problems.
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
- Travel may be required if necessary.
- 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 6,850,000 - JPY 13,000,000
- Monthly Salary: JPY 571,000- JPY 1,080,000
- Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 197,680- JPY 296,697 *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.