Flight Control System Engineer

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.