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≈ $60k – $167k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Nagoya)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 17, 2025. SkyDrive scores A on the Alion truth index.

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SkyDrive is a Japanese aerospace startup headquartered in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, that develops, manufactures and plans to operate compact electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, marketed as flying cars for everyday urban air mobility. Established in July 2018 by CEO Tomohiro Fukuzawa out of a volunteer engineering group backed by Toyota group companies, it runs a development centre and test field in Toyota plus offices in Tokyo and at Nagoya Airfield, and is preparing its SD-05 model for commercial service. It hires aircraft integration, avionics, structures and certification engineers, test and program managers, procurement specialists and HR staff.
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Outline of the Job

This position is responsible for design/development, integration and certification of the avionics system for our eVTOL aircraft. This position requires a balance of on-desk and hands-on activities, ensuring that the avionics systems meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and innovation.

  • Perform validation and verification of requirements.
  • Support the development and discussions related to the Avionics and Lighting Certification Plan.
  • Collaborate with other stakeholders on the process to select avionics equipment.
  • Develop or review system architecture, electrical and mechanical ICDs, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and other applicable documents to support integration and installation of avionics equipment.
  • Support technical discussions with the suppliers to ensure that the product meets the requirements.
  • Perform data analysis, identify possible deviations to the requirements and discuss solutions with the suppliers.
  • Develop or review artifacts required for the certification of the aircraft.

Job Highlight

In this position, you will be directly involved in the unprecedented development of "eVTOL" Through the testing of innovative technologies and avionics systems, you will contribute to shaping the safety and reliability of future mobility solutions. This role offers the rewarding experience of solving challenging problems with your team and delivering results that directly impact the success of the product.

Essential Skills

  • 5+ years of practical experience in the design and development of one or more of the following avionics & lighting systems/sub-systems  
    • ATA 31 (Indicating and Recording): displays
    • ATA 33 (Lights): internal and external lights
    • ATA 34 (Navigation): air data (ADS) and/or attitude & direction (AHRS) and/or flight management (FMS)
  • Experience in development in accordance with ARP4754 process

Desirable Skills

  • Experience in the development of eVTOL or UAM-related projects
  • Knowledge and practical experience with aviation industry standards (DO-178C, DO-254, etc.)
  • Experience in system integration and testing
  • Project management skills and experience in team leadership
  • Experience in user interface development for multi-display environments

Target Candidate

  • Passionate about testing and implementing new technologies
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative
  • Capable of working effectively in a team and communicating well with others

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

  • 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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