PD AeroSpace, LTD. Engineer Recruitment

Join us in our journey to create
"a wing for Space"

Access to space for everyone.

We at PD Aerospace are working to create a rich and peaceful world through space transportation industry. We successfully conducted technology demonstration on our dual mode engine last year, obtained new funding recently and making great progress in building our wings to space.

We are now reaching critical phase in developing a plane that can climb above 100 km. From now on, our challenges will become riskier and bolder.

To do that, we are going to enhance our R&D capability, and looking for fellow engineers to join our journey.
We welcome you to join us, and utilize your skills, experience and passion to reach the stars.

This road is not an easy road to travel, and there will be hard days to come. However, we strongly believe that the future that we can create will be something wonderful.
Join us, and we can work together to make space accessible for everyone.

PD AeroSpace, LTD.
CEO, Shuji Ogawa

Engine Development Group

Mechanical Engineer
Develop, design and test engine peripheral components and subsystems such as engine nozzle and cooling system.

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Electronics & Software Engineer
Develop engine test bed control software suite and required electronics for pulse detonation engine.

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Integration/Systems Engineer
Integrate every systems and ensure proper interoperability between every equipment used in engine test bed and future pulse development engine.

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Engineering Support Group

Technical Support Engineer
Various support services for spacecraft development (engine and airframe)

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In-house Systems Engineer
In-house information system management tasks

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UAS Development Group

Aerodynamics Engineer
Conduct aerodynamics and thermodynamics design and analysis to support future UAV and suborbital space plane development design.

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Avionics Engineer
Design, Development and integration of avionics systems for suborbital space planes.

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Communications Engineer
Design and develop communication systems hardware and software for future space plane. Operation of communications system during test flights.

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Control and simulation Engineer
Development of autonomous GNC system for suborbital space planes with a focus on control logic / law creation.

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Embedded system developer
Development of embedded systems for suborbital space planes in the fields of avionics, ground control systems and other devices.

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Integration/Systems Engineer
Work between engineering teams assuring everyone is working with up to date information and help to assure interconnectivity of various parts and subsystems of vehicles.

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Mechanics Design Engineer
Development of mechanical systems, such as flight controls and landing gear, for suborbital space planes.

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Purchaser
Conduct market research and purchase components for suborbital space planes.

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Test Pilot
Pilot test vehicles in ground and flight test, real and simulated. Plan the test contents and negotiate with stakeholders for test permissions.

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Vehicle technician
Assemble and maintain suborbital space planes and supporting systems.

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Recruitment Flow

  • Entry

    Download, fill and send application documents to info@pdas.co.jp

  • 1st selection

    Document screening
  • 2nd selection

    Interview (online or in-person)
  • Final selection

    Work trial on-site ※2 days, 1 nights
  • Job offer

    Start date confirmation

 

※We are receiving inquiries through various channels. However, we give preference to those who apply through this recruitment page for an interview. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

 

※After accepting entries, we will send e-mail from "pdas.co.jp". Please set receive setting of domain.

※If you do not receive the email, please contact us at info@pdas.co.jp

※Please note that we cannot return any documents submitted to us.

Recruitment briefing video (Previous year, in Japanese language only)

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FAQ

Q1. There are at least a 2 days, 1 night stay on site during screening process. Will I have reimbursement for travel and accommodation?
Candidate will be responsible for his or her own travel and accommodation (no reimbursement).
Q2. What will I do during work trial?
Candidate will be working directly within relevant areas inside PDAS. For example, assisting in data analysis of test flights, conducting test-fire experiment, assembling avionics components, write flight control program, conduct case study for spaceport, etc.
Q3. Will I be relocated outside headquarters? If yes, where would I be relocated?
Candidate may have to relocate for a period of time to conduct testing. However, possibility for permanent posting outside R&D Center is low.
Q4. What kind of benefits is offered?
Social insurance and Employee’s Pension Insurance available.
Q5. Where is the location of employment
You will be assigned to PD Aerospace R&D Center (Minato Honmachi, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture).
We plan to expand domestically and internationally depending on development phase, which might affect work location.
Q6. When can I can start?
Starting date will be decided based on candidate's current employment situation.
Generally, candidate will receive job offer from PD Aerospace, declare resignation to current employer, and start 1 or 2 months after declaring resignation.
(Some candidates do early start using leftover paid leave)

FAQ

Q1. There are at least a 2 days, 1 night stay on site during screening process. Will I have reimbursement for travel and accommodation?
Candidate will be responsible for his or her own travel and accommodation (no reimbursement).
Q2. What will I do during work trial?
Candidate will be working directly within relevant areas inside PDAS. For example, assisting in data analysis of test flights, conducting test-fire experiment, assembling avionics components, write flight control program, conduct case study for spaceport, etc.
Q3. Will I be relocated outside headquarters? If yes, where would I be relocated?
Candidate may have to relocate for a period of time to conduct testing. However, possibility for permanent posting outside R&D Center is low.
Q4. What kind of benefits is offered?
Social insurance and Employee’s Pension Insurance available.
Q5. Where is the location of employment
You will be assigned to PD Aerospace R&D Center (Minato Honmachi, Hekinan City, Aichi Prefecture).
We plan to expand domestically and internationally depending on development phase, which might affect work location.
Q6. When can I can start?
Starting date will be decided based on candidate's current employment situation.
Generally, candidate will receive job offer from PD Aerospace, declare resignation to current employer, and start 1 or 2 months after declaring resignation.
(Some candidates do early start using leftover paid leave)

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