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Simulation Team Leader

Toyoyama, Aichi

Role Overview

You will be responsible for the development of flight simulators for eVTOL. The development of flight simulators is becoming increasingly important for the development and subsequent operation of eVTOL, which are now on the verge of commercialization. You will be leading the development of the engineering flight simulators to support the aircraft development and its certification.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the leadership of the eVTOL flight simulator development project, managing project scope, progress, and quality.
  • Flight Simulator Design and Development: design and develop the simulator architecture and functionality, starting with the definition of flight simulator requirements.
  • Continuous Improvement of Simulation Technology: Keeps an eye on the latest technology and best practices to improve flight simulation technology.
  • Develop team members: Support team members in their technical growth and development
  • Communicate with stakeholders: Regularly update stakeholders on the development process and progress, and receive feedback as the project moves forward.
  • Technical Risk Management: Identify technical risks associated with the project and mitigate them with appropriate countermeasures.

Job Highlights

The eVTOL is the most advanced development in the world, combining "technology for flying" and "power electronics". To achieve this goal, our various teams, including flight controls, avionics, electrical/power systems, and flight sciences in collaboration with our test pilots, are working in unison to advance the project. We are confident that you will be able to fully demonstrate your abilities and participate in this world-leading activity, which you will not be able to experience anywhere else.

Computer based simulation has become an essential element of modern aircraft design to provide a robust, optimized, and safe vehicle for flight crews and passengers. SkyDrive has opted to develop its simulation capability in support of the design, testing and certification of its aircraft. You will play a pivotal role in this cutting-edge capability.

We offer an environment where you can expand your knowledge and skills by providing innovative software solutions to the company’s aircraft simulation testing needs.

Essential Skills

  • Experience in team management and project leadership.
  • 10+ years of experience for development of engineering simulator to support pilot-in-the-loop and remote piloting capabilities,
  • Simulator requirements management and validation,
  • Software specification / development for integration of aircraft hardware, simulated hardware, visual/audio systems, and host computer,
  • Simulator configuration management,
  • Software and hardware component selection, procurement, and parts/software license management,
  • Continuous improvement based on user feedback and personal initiative.

Desirable

  • Experience with simulator qualification,
  • Experience with VR/AR hardware and software,
  • Real-time monitoring system development,
  • Network communication,
  • Visual System : XPlane 12.

Target Candidate

  • Have the tenacity to lead difficult issues to resolution.
  • Able to flexibly incorporate the opinions and ideas of others while striving to achieve objectives.
  • Able to think spontaneously and check with superiors to make sure that things are proceeding as planned.

 

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
  • Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)

Working Hours

  • Flextime or Discretionary labor system
  • Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）

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

  • Annual salary paid in 12 monthly installments (including fixed overtime allowance)
  • 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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