Inverter Development Engineer for eVTOL

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 3 years of experience in designing and developing ESCs or inverters in the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in English sufficient for professional communication.

Desirable Skills

• Familiarity with aviation standards such as RTCA DO-254 and DO-160
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or electromagnetic analysis tools
• 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
• Experience in supplier management or coordination
• 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.

 

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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 13,000,000
• 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.

 

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