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You will bridge the gap between structural modeling, physical testing, and formal Type Certification (TC) approval with civil aviation authorities.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Structural Stress Analysis Oversight\nDirect and review global and detailed stress analysis across metallic and composite (CFRP) airframe structures using both Finite Element Methods (GFEM/DFEM) and classical hand calculations.\nOversee static, fatigue, damage tolerance, dynamic crashworthiness, and bird-strike analyses for primary structures, rotor systems, and battery mounts.\nHold technical sign-off authority for internal Margin of Safety (MoS) reviews, structural substantiation documents, and Material Review Board (MRB) / Non-Conformance (NCR) dispositions.\n2. Type Certification (TC) & Airworthiness Compliance\nDrive the structural certification roadmap in close coordination with SkyDrive’s central Certification Department.\nLead the creation, review, and formal submission of structural compliance summary reports, structural substantiation dossiers, and Means of Compliance (MoC) under civil airworthiness regulations (JCAB, FAA, and EASA -e.g., SC-VTOL, Part 23/27/29 equivalents).\nInterface directly with aviation authority auditors and designated engineering representatives regarding structural strength, fatigue, and flutter compliance.\n3. Structural Testing & Test-Analysis Correlation\nOversee the complete structural test execution strategy following the aerospace \"Building-Block Approach\" (coupon, element, sub-component, and full-scale airframe levels).\nDirect the preparation of test proposals, test procedures, instrumentation requirements (strain gauges, load cells), and post-test summary reports.\nLead the correlation efforts between physical test data and analytical FE models to validate structural safety factors and refine analysis methodologies.\n4. Cross-Functional Coordination\nPartner closely with the Structure Design Team to drive weight reduction and trade studies without compromising structural margins or manufacturing feasibility.\nCollaborate with the Materials & Processes (M&P) team to integrate material allowable, environmental knock-down factors, and BVID (Barely Visible Impact Damage) criteria into stress predictions.\nQualifications & Requirements\nEducation: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, Structural, or Mechanical Engineering.\n8-12+ Years of Aerospace Experience: Deep expertise in structural analysis, structural testing, and airworthiness certification within an aircraft OEM, rotary-wing OEM, or Tier-1 aerospace supplier.\n3+ Years of Technical Leadership / Management: Proven experience managing engineers, conducting performance reviews, and driving team deliverables under tight program schedules.\n Civil Certification Track Record: Direct experience preparing structural substantiation documentation and demonstrating compliance for a civil aircraft Type Certification (TC) or major supplemental certification project (JCAB, FAA, or EASA).\n Advanced Stress Analysis Mastery: Hands-on mastery of classical aerospace hand calculations and industry-standard FEA software (e.g., NASTRAN/PATRAN, Abaqus, ANSYS, HyperMesh).\n Composite Mechanics Expertise: Extensive experience evaluating composite structures (CFRP, sandwich panels, bonded joints, lug/fastener analysis) and dynamic fatigue/damage tolerance.\nStructural Testing Execution: Practical experience overseeing static, drop/crash, or fatigue testing of aircraft components.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with eVTOL, helicopter, or light aircraft airframe structural substantiation.\nProficiency with CATIA V5/Siemens NX (for geometry review and load extraction) and PLM systems (Teamcenter/ENOVIA).\nType of Employment\nPermanent Employee or Contract Employee\nProbationary period: 3~6 month\nPlace of Employment\nNagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi PrefectureThere may be domestic and international business trips required due to test-related tasks and other responsibilities.\n\nScope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)\nWorking Hours\nFlextime or Discretionary labor system\nBasic working hours: Start 9:00 End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）\nHolidays\n115 days off per year Saturday / Sundays / New year holidays（12/29～1/3） / Company designated holidays）\nAnnual paid leave\nRefresh leave (Granted after 1, 3, 4, 5 years of service)\nSalary\nEstimated Annual Salary: JPY 6,850,000- JPY 13,000,000 \nMonthly Salary: JPY 571,000 - 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