Rotor Engineer Team Member

We are seeking a Rotor Team Member to join our team as we approach Type Certification for our eVTOL aircraft. In this role, you will lead the structural design and analysis of composite rotors, conduct stress, fatigue, and vibration studies, and manage certification documentation. You will collaborate with certification authorities and cross-functional teams to integrate the rotor system into the aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural design and analysis of composite rotors for an eVTOL aircraft.
• Conduct stress, fatigue, and life studies, and implement robust test methods to ensure durability and safety..
• Perform loads and vibration analysis, including rotor dynamics effects
• Apply your expertise in multicopter and rotor blade aerodynamics and dynamics to understand their impact on loads.
• Provide technical support for loads and dynamic analysis related to rotor design.
• Prepare and manage all documentation required for Type Certification (TC).
• Collaborate directly with certification authorities like the JCAB, FAA, or other equivalent agencies.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams in aerodynamics, manufacturing, and systems engineering to seamlessly integrate the rotor system into the aircraft.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in the design or test planning of rotor components.
• Experience with Part 35 (propellers) or Part 27/29 (rotors) certification.
• Direct experience working with certification authorities and preparing technical documents for Type Certification.
• Deep understanding of composite materials, manufacturing processes, and structural analysis.
• Experience with fatigue analysis, loads, and vibration analysis and testing at both the component and aircraft levels.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with FLIGHTLAB or similar software.
• Knowledge of Aeroelastic Finite Element Modeling using software like NASTRAN or ANSYS.

Benefits

• 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)
• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages
• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance