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Inverter Development Engineer for eVTOL

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 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.

 

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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