About the role
Outline of the Job
We are seeking a Flight Control System Engineer to be involved in developing our manned eVTOL flight control systems — from concept through certification and entry into service. This role is central to shaping the control systems of next-generation air mobility vehicles and will directly impact the safety, performance, and reliability of our aircraft.
The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and proven experience with flight control systems in complex aerospace environments.
Responsibilities • Define and manage Flight Control System (FCS) architecture, covering system-level design, redundancy, safety, and technology integration • Collaborate with Flight Control Law teams to design, validate, and certify control laws • Lead ARP4754A-compliant requirements capture, allocation, and validation for FCS functions • Coordinate and oversee suppliers, including technical negotiations, performance validation, and V&V activities • Work with certification teams and regulators to develop and execute the FCS certification plan • Support safety processes through Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), and ARP4761 compliance
Essential Skills • 5+ years of hands-on experience in at least one of the following areas: autopilot systems, fly-by-wire controls, or rotorcraft flight control systems • Deep knowledge of ARP4754A with working familiarity in ARP4761, DO-178C, DO-254, and related aerospace standards • Proven experience in implementing certification plans in collaboration with certification engineer
Desirable Skills • Experience in eVTOL or drone development programs. • Experience interacting with global regulators or contributing to industry standards (ASTM, RTCA, SAE). • Familiarity with model-based system engineering (MBSE) practices and tools.
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 6,850,000- JPY 11,500,0000 • Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 197,680- JPY 331,997 *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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