Jobs at SkyDrive

Responsible for designing and developing avionics systems, specifically Flight Management Systems and display systems, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and certification processes. Tasks include algorithm design, UI development, system testing, and integration with various engineering teams.

Register career and expertise to receive notifications about eVTOL-related internships across development, business, procurement, manufacturing, and corporate functions. Internships are assigned based on skills and interests; require business-level Japanese and English, teamwork, problem-solving, and motivation to develop new technologies. Typical commitment is 3–6+ months; locations include Nagoya and Tokyo with possible telework. Compensation is hourly with transportation allowance.

Lead aerodynamic design for next-gen eVTOL aircraft, optimizing shapes and managing aerodynamic architecture from concept to certification.

Lead and supervise development of flight control, avionics, and power systems in eVTOL aircraft. Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and manage cross-functional teams.

Support development of motors for eVTOL aircraft by reviewing requirements, performing simulation and verification, coordinating suppliers, managing performance margins, testing motor performance, and ensuring certification compliance with aviation standards.

The Flight Test Engineer oversees flight-testing operations, managing teams and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while analyzing performance data for eVTOL aircraft systems.

Lead control-law evaluation for an eVTOL flying car: design, implement, and verify flight control laws; develop linear/nonlinear models; perform simulation and open/closed-loop analyses; plan and support SIL/HIL/flight tests; analyze test data; implement real-time control on safety-critical avionics and document for certification.

Lead development and maintenance of the Design Organisation Approval framework and AOE/Design Handbook. Liaise with JCAB, FAA and regulators, coordinate certification and certifying staff appointments, conduct process assurance audits, identify non-conformities and drive CAPA, and integrate design and production controls within the management system.

Manage contracting and procurement for aircraft assembly parts, including supplier relationship management, cost reduction, and commodity strategy execution.

Responsible for developing and maintaining real-time simulation models for aircraft design and certification activities, enhancing software tools for team efficiency.

Lead design and implementation of customer support infrastructure and processes for eVTOLs through Entry Into Service (EIS). Establish inquiry workflows, parts/GSE supply systems, technical inquiry and delivery frameworks, training and maintenance documentation. Transition to oversee daily customer support, field services, KPI dashboards, and continuous quality assessments for domestic and international customers.

The role involves modeling to reduce aeroelastic risk, supporting Ground Vibration Tests, integrating dynamics into workflows, and ensuring data credibility. It emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and repeatable engineering processes.

The Loads and Dynamic Engineer will provide technical support, perform analysis, and manage requirements for aerospace vehicle certification, emphasizing eVTOL technology integration.

The Process Assurance Specialist will develop and implement a process assurance system for eVTOL technology, ensuring compliance with aviation standards and collaborating with suppliers, while documenting processes and conducting audits.

Lead the design and development of inverters for electric propulsion systems in eVTOL, collaborating with suppliers and teams to solve technical challenges and ensure project advancement.

Oversee business infrastructure for eVTOL operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing customer support structures, and leading project management for commercial operations.