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Electrical System Safety Engineer

Aichi, Japan

Outline of the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled Electrical System Safety Engineer to support the development and certification of next-generation eVTOL aircraft. The ideal candidate combines strong system-level safety assessment capabilities with deep technical understanding of electrical components, architectures, and failure behaviors. This role focuses specifically on HV/LV power generation, distribution, and high-voltage charging systems, ensuring they meet stringent aerospace safety requirements through rigorous analysis, design influence, and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) specifically for the electrical power system, ensuring compliance with ARP4761.
  • Work alongside electrical design engineers to define safety requirements for power distribution units, converters, batteries and battery management systems (BMS).
  • Translate high-level safety goals into technical requirements for systems, hardware and software teams.
  • Review safety documentation from Tier 1 suppliers (like battery or power distribution units’ manufacturers) to ensure their components integrate safely into the aircraft.

Job Highlights

This position offers the opportunity to be directly involved in the development of groundbreaking "flying cars." Through innovative technology and battery testing, you will contribute to shaping the safety and reliability of future modes of transportation. It's a highly rewarding job where you collaborate with the team to solve challenges and directly contribute to the success of the product.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years in Aerospace or High-Performance Automotive (EV) safety engineering.
  • Strong working knowledge of ARP4754A and ARP4761 (Aerospace) OR ISO 26262 (Automotive Functional Safety).
  • Experience with DC Power Distribution.
  • Proficiency in safety analysis software (e.g., CAFTA, Relyence, or Ansys Medini).

Desirable skills

  • Acquaintance to High Voltage (400V+) architectures and Battery Management Systems.
  • Familiarity with eVTOL-specific certification paths (EASA SC-VTOL or FAA Powerlift).

Target Candidate

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Clear communicator, capable of explaining technical details across disciplines.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious.
  • Collaborative team player with an ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

 

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
    • In case of 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 11,000,000
    *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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