Chief Engineer Office Manager (System, Power, V&V)

Electus Recruitment
Japan
Yesterday
£100,000 – £120,000 pa

Salary

£100,000 – £120,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Visa Sponsorship
Available
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
8 Jun 2026 (Yesterday)

Benefits

Assistance with relocation including airfare, home finding, temporary accommodation, and full visa support Commuting allowance to cover local travel expenses Generous annual paid leave package Regular refresh leave incentives Complete health, pension, employment, and worker's accident compensation insurance

Chief Engineer - Systems, Power and V&V - onsite in JAPAN - visa provided

This unique leadership position offers complete technical ownership over the architecture and integration of next generation systems for a pioneering eVTOL project - all backed & manufactured by Japanese industry giants. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to shape the future of urban air mobility, driving safety critical engineering from initial design through to international certification. It is an opportunity to establish yourself at the absolute forefront of the electric aviation sector while leading a highly motivated team of specialists.

Essential requirements

Ten or more years of experience in aerospace systems and power development.

3+ years of experience in a dedicated engineering leadership or management role.

Understanding of flight control systems, electric propulsion, and high voltage power integration.

Comprehensive understanding of aerospace safety analysis and certification processes such as DO-160, ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, etc.

Valid eligibility to obtain standard security clearance if required.

The work

Lead and supervise the development, architecture, and integration of flight control, avionics, and power systems.

Provide technical guidance on system level design, modeling, simulation, and failure modes analysis.

Oversee verification and validation activities to ensure full compliance with international aerospace standards.

Coordinate with global certification authorities and support comprehensive safety assessments including FHA, PSSA, and SSA.

Interface with international suppliers and cross functional teams to ensure seamless integrated system performance.

Skills and background

Proficient with model based systems engineering tools and processes including SysML.

Practical knowledge of electrical power distribution, battery systems, and propulsion powertrains.

Familiarity with hardware and software integration within an Agile development environment.

Proven track record of reviewing design documentation, schematics, and interface control documents.

Excellent team building, communication, and collaborative leadership skills.

Benefits and balance

The employer supports you through a variety of professional and personal provisions:

Assistance with relocation including airfare, home finding, temporary accommodation, and full visa support.

Flexible working environment designed to support personal productivity.

Commuting allowance to cover local travel expenses.

Generous annual paid leave package accompanied by regular refresh leave incentives.

Complete health, pension, employment, and worker's accident compensation insurance.

Location and setup

This position is based at the dedicated aviation facilities in Nagoya, Japan.

Share your profile to arrange a short confidential call this week.

You will be represented by a specialist technical recruiter who will guide you through each stage of the process.

This is a permanent role.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries.

Thank you for your interest

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