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JOB ID 28104
Structure Design Engineer
- Manufacturer, Aerospace & Robotics
- Mechanical, Sales・Service Engineer
- Aichi
- ¥6,850,000~¥10,280,000
A pioneering startup in advanced air mobility, founded in 2018, is leading the development of cutting-edge eVTOL (flying car) technology to transform transportation. With a diverse team from automotive, aerospace, consulting, and startup sectors, the company offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment where employees shape the future of urban and regional mobility. Now expanding its business through market research, new business models, proof-of-concept testing, and strategic partnerships, this is a rare chance to join a team driving a once-in-a-century mobility revolution.
Our company is advancing the development of a world-class multicopter-type eVTOL with the goal of dramatically transforming everyday transportation.
As a Senior Structural Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing both the primary and secondary structures of the aircraft.
Our mission is to design lightweight and optimized airframe structures, strictly meet airworthiness certification standards, and achieve robust structural integration as a whole aircraft.
Job Description
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- Responsibilities
- ■ Main Responsibilities
: 1. Aircraft structure design
, development
of optimal structural topologies with clear and continuous load paths, verification
of design feasibility against weight and strength requirements, creation
of detailed 3D models of airframe structures using CATIA V5, advanced surface design, solid modeling, and large-scale assembly management
through Generative Shape Design, construction of robust digital mockups (DMU
), design
based on DFM (Design for Manufacturing) concepts, creation of 2D drawings based on GD&T (Geometric Tolerances), and tolerance stacking analysis.
2. Composite Design and Optimization
: Design and optimization of composite laminated structures using
advanced composites such as CFRP and lightweight metal alloys to maximize structural efficiency and achieve strict weight targets
3. System Integration (Packaging):
Optimized structural interface and support structure design
: Designed to reliably integrate each system into the airframe while maintaining the overall rigidity and strength of the main structure.
4. Master Geometry Management
Promoting the “Upstream CAD” approach
Managing top-down design architecture and master geometry files
Ensuring CAD data consistency across the entire engineering team
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- Requirements
- ■ Required Skills and Qualifications
Education
: Bachelor's or Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, structural engineering, etc.
CAD skills
: Advanced expertise in CATIA V5,
Generative Shape Design
, Part Design
, Assembly Design
, CPD (Composite Part Design) experience preferred.
Industry Experience
: Over
3 years of structural design experience in the aerospace or automotive industries, with particular emphasis on experience in the aerospace sector.
Knowledge
about composites: In-depth knowledge
of composite materials, conceptual design and manufacturing processes of airframe structures using composites
Basic engineering knowledge
: Sufficient knowledge
of material mechanics, understanding
of load paths, knowledge of weight reduction and optimization
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- Preferred
- ■ Preferred Skills
: eVTOL/drone experience
, experience
in multicopter and VTOL aircraft design, certification knowledge
, knowledge of certification standards such as
JCAB, EASA (SC-VTOL), FAA (Part 23), PLM experience
, experience
using ARAS in product lifecycle management, experience in
fast-paced development environments, experience in
startup environments where agile development and rapid design changes are required. ■ Attitudes
required for working in a team: Those who
can flexibly incorporate others' opinions and ideas to achieve goals, those who can think and act independently while checking with their supervisor when necessary,
and who approach work with a positive and open mind.
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- Location
- Aichi
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- Work Style
- Remote working possible, Flex working possible
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- Salary
- ¥6,850,000~¥10,280,000
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- Attractive
Points - Japanese company with global opportunities, Average age 30s, Over 50% Mid-Career Hires, Weekends and holidays off, Venture Company, New businesses and services
- Attractive
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