Outline of the Role

As a DOA Process Assurance Engineer, you will be the architect of SkyDrive’s certification framework. You will ensure that our Design Organisation Approval (DOA)/Organisation Delegation Authorization (ODA)/Approved Design Organisation (ADO) is not just a set of documents, but a living, breathing system that meets the stringent requirements of JCAB Circular 2-001, while harmonizing with EASA Part-21 Subpart J & G and FAA standards. You will be the primary link between our engineering teams and the regulators, ensuring our path to type certification for our eVTOL air taxi is clear, compliant, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Framework & Documentation

• Lead the preparation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Approved Organisation Exposition (AOE)/Design Organisation Handbook.
• Draft and update internal standards and procedures to ensure alignment with JCAB Circular 2-001 and international airworthiness standards.
• Ensure that the relationship between Design (Subpart J) and Production (Subpart G) is seamlessly integrated within the company’s management system.

Certification & Liaison

• Act as the primary focal point for liaison with JCAB and other regulatory bodies (FAA, etc.) regarding ADO matters.
• Coordinate certification programs for qualification and appointments of Certifying Staff, ensuring all the applicable requirements of JCAB circular 2-001 are complied.
• Manage the process for obtaining and maintaining Design Organisation Approvals.

Process Assurance & Risk Management

• Conduct internal Process Assurance Audits to monitor compliance with the approved Design Handbook/AOE.
• Identify non-conformities and drive Corrective Action Plans (CAPA) to resolution.

Essential Skills

• 7–12 years of professional experience in the aerospace industry, specifically within airworthiness, certification, or quality assurance.
• Experience in establishing and implementing a Quality Management System (QMS).

Desirable Skills

• Deep expertise in JCAB regulations, as well as EASA Part-21 (Subpart J & G) and/or FAA 14 CFR Part 21.
• Proven track record in preparing official Expositions and managing the transition from design to production.
• Experience conducting internal audits and managing external regulatory audits.
• Fluency in Japanese is preferred but not mandatory and English

Target Candidates

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have a creative approach to problem solving. 
• Good time management and interpersonal skills to manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive attitude to ensure the optimum outcome for the program.

Type of Employment

• Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
• Probationary period: 3~6 month

Place of Employment

• Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
  • Measures to Prevent Secondhand Smoke: Smoking Room Provided
• Travel may be required if necessary.
• Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)

Working Hours

• Flextime or Discretionary labor system
  • In the case of flextime: No core time
  • Discretionary Labor System: Specialized Class Deemed working hours per day: 10 hours
• Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）
  • Overtime Work: Available

Holidays

• 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)

Salary

• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 6,850,000 - JPY  13,000,000
• Monthly Salary: JPY 571,000- JPY 1,080,000
  • Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 197,680- JPY 296,697
    *Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.
• To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities

Expenses

• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages
  *There are some conditions.

Social Insurance

• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance

Scope of Work Change

• Reassignment may occur to any other work.

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text-to-speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its Design award winner for inclusivity for 2025.

Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies.

Overview

With the growth of our Android app, being the most used text-to-speech app in the Play Store, we find the need for a Senior Android Engineer to help us support the new user base as well as work on new and exciting projects to push us forward.   

This is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users.

We are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. 

Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. 

What You’ll Do

• Owning major features and working closely with our design team - take ownership of features inside the app and become responsible of delivering high quality features
• Shape the future of our Android team
• Own, maintain and improve reliability metrics for key features
• Participate in discussions across different teams - Product, Design, Engineering
• Review pull requests, and support other teammates
• Handle critical issues or cope with unexpected challenges 
• Take ownership of feature releases and provide nightly builds for the QA team

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• Familiarity with Android components
• Experience building or contributing to at least one Android app
• Product design intuition and user empathy
• Drive to push the boundaries of Android UI/UX
• Understanding of the importance of tests and how to approach writing tests
• Self-drive to improve the app and codebase above and beyond what's outlined in the spec
• Rock solid experience with Kotlin, Kotlin Coroutines, Kotlin Flow, Dagger 2, MVVM, Clean Architecture, Background Services, Music Player Service, Android Animations, Jetpack Navigation, JUnit tests
• Excellent communication skills
• User oriented problem solving approach
• Driven with continuous feedback from leaders

Bonus:

• Experience building, maintaining, or otherwise contributing to open source projects in Android
• Experience with iOS, Web or NodeJS

Technologies we use:

• Kotlin
• Kotlin Coroutines
• Kotlin Flow
• Jetpack Navigation
• Dagger 2
• Room
• Custom Views, Canvas & Paint
• Jetpack Compose
• JUnit

What We offer:

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work.
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use.
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more.
• Work in one of the fastest growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Think you’re a good fit for this job? 

Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply.
And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

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Refer them! 

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Outline of the Job

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Process Assurance Specialist to join our team. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust process assurance system that integrates both our internal processes and those of our suppliers.

The goal is to ensure the practical application of eVTOL technology by establishing comprehensive assurance protocols covering the entire development process, from the airframe and system levels down to individual components and functions.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Process Assurance System in accordance with aviation standards, including ARP4754 for system development and DO-254 for hardware considerations in eVTOL aircraft.
• Ensure the process assurance system encompasses all stages, from airframe and system levels to components and functions.
  Collaborate with suppliers to align their processes with the company's process assurance system.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation of all processes related to eVTOL manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance.
• Establish standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for each critical phase of the aircraft development lifecycle.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with established process assurance protocols.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with aviation regulations, standards, and certifications applicable to eVTOL aircraft, including ARP4754, DO-178, and DO-254.
• Identify potential risks in the development process and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain risk management documentation and protocols.

Job Highlight

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge eVTOL technology and contribute to the future of urban air mobility.
• Collaborative and innovative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to the latest tools and technologies in aerospace development.
• Chance to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development.
• Potential for career advancement within a growing company.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in process assurance roles within the aerospace or related industry.
• Strong background in hardware process assurance, validation and certification
• Proven track record of developing and implementing process assurance systems.
• Strong understanding of aerospace quality standards and regulations, including ARP4754 and DO-254.
• Proficiency in quality management tools and software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills.
• Expertise on Supplier Competency Survey

Desirable Skills

• Experience with eVTOL or UAV technology.
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Target Candidate

• Strong problem-solving skills and flexibility in dealing with technical issues.
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Team oriented and effective communicator.
• Passion and interest in the aviation industry and eVTOL field.
• Proactive and able to adapt to new technologies and regulatory changes.

Type of Employment

• Permanent Employee or Contract Employee
• Probationary period: 3~6 month

Place of Employment

• Nagoya Airport Office: Nagoya Airport Terminal Building 2nd floor, Toyoba, Toyoyama-Cho, Nishikasugai, Aichi Prefecture
  • Measures to Prevent Secondhand Smoke: Smoking Room Provided
• Scope of Change: Places determined by the Company (including places where telework is performed)

Working Hours

• Flextime or Discretionary labor system
  • In the case of flextime: No core time
  • Discretionary Labor System: Specialized Class Deemed working hours per day: 10 hours
• Basic working hours: Start 9:00　End 18:00（Including 1hour break time）
  • Overtime Work: Available

Holidays

• 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)

Salary

• Estimated Annual Salary: JPY 6,850,000 - JPY 11,500,000
• Monthly Salary: JPY 571,000 - JPY 959,000
  • Includes fixed overtime pay for 45 hours, amounting to JPY 197,680 - JPY 331,997
    *Additional overtime pay will be provided for hours exceeding the fixed overtime.
• To be determined based on skills, experience, and abilities

Expenses

• Commuting allowance, business trip allowance, moving allowance, etc.
• Relocation Packages
  *There are some conditions.

Social Insurance

• Health insurance
• Employee pension (according to Japan standards)
• Employment insurance
• Worker’s accident compensation insurance

Scope of Work Change

• Reassignment may occur to any other work.

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