Avionics System Safety Engineer — ARP4761 / ARP4754A (eVTOL) — Aichi
Applications: candidates must already be in Japan. Visa sponsorship: not available. Japanese: Not required. English: Fluent. Japan Dev tags: Other, Research.
Location requirement
You must already be living in Japan with valid work authorization. We are not sponsoring relocation or visa transfers from overseas for this role. Applications from outside Japan will not be considered.
About Abbeal
Abbeal is an international IT & engineering consulting firm (France, Japan, Canada) placing senior engineers on high-impact programs. Through Abbeal, ensure the avionics system safety of a passenger eVTOL for a Japanese flying-car maker in Aichi.
Context
You will ensure the avionics system safety of a passenger eVTOL (electric vertical take-off & landing aircraft) for a Japanese flying-car maker. Safety-critical environment: ARP4761 / ARP4754A, DO-178C / DO-254. Full on-site in the Aichi (Nagoya) area. English is the working language; Japanese is not required (no JLPT requirement).
Your Mission
- Lead avionics system safety activities (ARP4761 / ARP4754A)
- Perform SFHA / SSA / FTA and safety assessments (CAFTA or equivalent)
- Support V&V activities in a DO-178C / DO-254 context
- Work closely with systems, hardware and software teams
Profile
- Currently based in Japan with valid work authorization — no relocation or visa sponsorship from overseas for this role
- Senior avionics / system-safety engineer (5+ years, ideally 8–15)
- Strong ARP4761 / ARP4754A and DO-178C / DO-254 background
- Hands-on with SFHA / SSA / FTA (CAFTA or equivalent)
- Fluent English; Japanese not required
Location and Setup
Aichi (Nagoya area) — full on-site. Long-term mission; freelance or Abbeal permanent. Hired and supported by Abbeal (visa sponsorship + Mobbeal expat support). Indicative range ¥8M–¥16M/year depending on experience.