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JOB ID 27978

Mechanical & Structural Design Engineer (Defense, Space, Advanced Equipment Development)

  • Energy & Infrastructure, Energy
  • Mechanical, Research & Development, Mechanical Design
  • Tokyo
  • ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000

A leading global technology company representing Japan. Based on advanced ICT technology cultivated over many years, we utilize cutting-edge technologies such as AI, biometrics, and cybersecurity to expand our business broadly, from social infrastructure to cutting-edge industrial fields.
In the automotive and mobility sectors, we support the realization of next-generation mobility using software and data, and in the space sector, we have extensive experience and technical capabilities supporting Japan's space development through satellites and space-related systems.
Going forward, we will further promote corporate transformation centered on AI and the advancement of digital infrastructure, aiming to solve global social issues and create new value in growth areas such as mobility, space, and security. A major attraction is that we can participate in large-scale projects that not only focus on R but also contribute to social and industrial transformation.

In system development projects for the Ministry of Defense, you will be responsible for structural design of aircraft, vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicle equipment, large antennas, robots, and more. This position is consistently involved from customer requirements analysis and specification formulation, overall design considering strength, heat, vibration, and waterproofing, coordination with manufacturers, to technology development. Leveraging expertise in mechanical engineering and structural design, you will contribute to the development of advanced products that support national security.

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Job Description

  • Responsibilities
    ・Structural design and development
    of systems and devices for the Ministry of Defense; analysis of customer requirements, organization of structural requirements, specification
    formulation; development of new products
    for aircraft, vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles, large antennas, robots, etc.; structural design and optimization
    considering strength, heat, vibration, and waterproofing; mechanical and structural design using 3D CAD;
    drawing creation and structural analysis; strength analysis, thermal analysis utilizing thermal analysis
    ; comprehensive technical support
    from prototyping to manufacturing startup; technical coordination and negotiation with customers, internal related departments, and manufacturing partners
  • Requirements
    ・Practical experience in structural design for newly developed products (Lead: over 3 years, Supervisor: over 5 years)
    ・Knowledge
    of materials mechanics, mechanical engineering, and structural mechanics ・Basic design skills and practical experience in mechanical and structural design
  • Preferred
    ・Experience
    in structural analysis or thermal analysis of newly developed products ・Design experience
    using 3D CAD and 2D CAD ・Experience in strength analysis and thermal analysis
    using CAE tools ・Development experience
    in aerospace, defense, automotive equipment, industrial machinery, robots, etc. ・Experience
    in customer negotiations, supplier management, coordination with manufacturing departments ・Experience as a project leader or team manager (supervisor level welcome)
    ・Design experience considering environmental resistance such as vibration resistance, waterproofing, and thermal design
  • Location
    Tokyo
  • Work Style
    Flex working possible
  • Salary
    ¥4,800,000~¥9,300,000
  • Attractive
    Points
    Listed company, Childcare support system, Weekends and holidays off, Major corporation, New businesses and services

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