Electrical System Safety Engineer - eVTOL Development at SkyDrive

, , Japan -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Apr, 26

Salary

9300000.0

Posted On

12 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Systems, Safety Assessment, HV/LV Power Generation, Power Distribution, High-Voltage Charging Systems, FMEA, FMECA, Safety Documentation, Design Guidance, Fault Handling, Supplier Coordination, Failure Mode Analysis, Battery Safety, Communication Skills, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving Skills

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

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. Job Duties System Safety & Certification Lead and execute safety assessments in accordance with ARP-4761, including FHA, PSSA, SSA, and CMA. Develop and maintain safety documentation supporting compliance with FAA/EASA/JCAB regulations and applicable aerospace standards. Conduct system- and component-level FMEA/FMECA for electrical power generation, distribution, and charging systems. Derive, validate, and trace safety requirements into system and component specifications. Design & Engineering Integration Provide safety-driven design guidance to Electric Power Generation, Distribution, and Charging engineering teams, ensuring safe architecture decisions for HVDC/LVDC systems, switching/protection elements, converters, and charge interfaces. Evaluate design concepts for isolation, redundancy, current/voltage protection, monitoring, and fault containment as they relate to electrical safety. Support validation of safe fault-handling behaviors, including detection thresholds, fault-response timing, and system reconfiguration strategies. Flight Deck Alerting & CAS Messaging Assess and define required Flight Deck alerting (CAS messages) related to electrical generation, distribution, and charging failures or abnormal conditions. Ensure alerts are aligned with system safety analyses, crew workload considerations, and operational hazard mitigations. Collaborate with human factors and flight operations teams to refine alert priority, wording, and logic. Supplier Coordination Coordinate safety-related documentation and technical data with suppliers of electrical power components, including contactors, relays, converters, harnesses, connectors, and protection devices. Review supplier safety analyses, reliability data, qualification evidence, and component fault-response documentation. Ensure supplier components meet aircraft-level safety requirements and integrate correctly into overall safety assessments. Component & Failure Mode Expertise Analyze and model failure modes for: Contactors / relays (welded contacts, bounce, coil burnout, dropout behavior) Converters / rectifiers (semiconductor failures, over-temperature, DC link faults) Wiring & harnesses (chafing, arcing, insulation breakdown) Connectors (thermal runaway from resistive connections, intermittent opens, misalignment) Support root-cause investigations and reliability growth activities for electrical components. Battery & Energy Storage (Preferred) Support safety assessments involving battery packs, modules, cells, and BMS fault responses. Contribute to thermal runaway risk mitigation and DO-311A or equivalent compliance efforts. 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 8+ years of experience in aerospace electrical systems, eVTOL development, electric propulsion systems, or similar. Demonstrated proficiency with ARP-4761 safety processes. Strong understanding of electrical component failure modes and physics-of-failure. Experience with HV/LV generation, power distribution architectures, and HV charging system integration. Desirable skills Ability to collaborate with suppliers on safety, reliability, and compliance documentation. Experience with DO-160, DO-254, or related aerospace standards; battery safety experience is a plus. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence design decisions using safety rationale. 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 9,300,000 *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. #LI-LH1#

Responsibilities

The Electrical System Safety Engineer will lead safety assessments and ensure compliance with aerospace safety requirements for eVTOL aircraft. This includes providing design guidance, evaluating electrical safety, and coordinating with suppliers.