Synspective

Earth Observation · SAR Satellites · Geospatial Analytics · Chuo, Tokyo

Synspective is a Tokyo-based Earth-observation company that develops, manufactures and operates the StriX constellation of small synthetic-aperture radar satellites. SAR can image the ground at night and through clouds. The company sells satellite imagery and analytical solutions such as land-displacement monitoring, flood and disaster damage assessment, offshore wind and wave analysis, forest inventory and object detection.

Revenue comes from sales of satellite data and from solution services. Synspective reported consolidated net sales of ¥2.38 billion for 2025. Its 11th StriX satellite reached orbit in September 2026, although newly deployed spacecraft undergo testing and commissioning before entering service.

Can be worked in English
19%
Remote or hybrid
54%
Most requested
Common areas
  • Project management 6
  • Business development 3
  • Consulting & strategy 3
  • Sales 3

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26

5

Full-time

JP required

EN required

Visa maybe

Remote

Support Eng

Supports customer projects using small SAR satellite data solutions, from technical proposals and data analysis to report preparation, delivery, and feedback to solution development teams.

Full-time

EN required

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Project Mgr

Manage end-to-end security-sector projects in a hybrid Tokyo role, from customer development and proposals through contracts, schedules, delivery coordination, team support, and service analysis.

Full-time

EN preferred

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Sales

Sells StriX satellite imagery and solution services, develops public-sector and enterprise accounts, and turns customer challenges into proposals, opportunities, and new technology-based services.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese?

Visa maybe

HR

Startup

In this role, you will be involved in HR planning and labor-related tasks, supporting a multinational team in a rapidly growing organization.

Full-time

JP required

EN required

Visa maybe

Sales

Architect

As a pre-sales/sales engineer, you will provide technical support for sales activities of SAR satellite data, translating customer needs into solutions.

Full-time

JP preferred

EN read/write

Visa maybe

Data Eng

Backend

Oversee the productization process of vast observation data generated by our SAR satellites, ensuring the highest quality products are delivered to customers worldwide.

Full-time

EN read/write

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Security

Cybersec

Responsible for managing and supporting information security operations, including risk assessment and compliance with security standards.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Remote

Legal

Provide legal support across Synspective’s satellite-data business, handling contracts, intellectual property, compliance, governance, overseas expansion and M&A in a hybrid Tokyo role.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Remote

Management

Lead company-wide strategy and corporate development, shaping long-term growth, portfolio priorities, M&A, partnerships, and technology-led opportunities with executives and teams.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Recruiting

HR

Responsible for recruitment activities aligned with corporate and HR strategies, supporting organizational growth and development.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Remote

Management

Design satellite systems across the full lifecycle, from concept through launch and post-launch operations. Manage requirements, verification, interfaces, schedules, and cross-functional teams.

Full-time

JP preferred

Visa maybe

Remote

Python

Pandas

Develops Python-based geospatial analytics for SAR imagery, combining satellite and environmental data to build models, extract insights, and support stakeholder decisions.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N3)

Visa maybe

Remote

Security

Operate and improve internal IT infrastructure and assets across cloud services, on-premise systems, employee devices, and information security, including planning and support.

Full-time

EN required

JP Native

Visa maybe

Project Mgr

Account Mgr

Manage projects by understanding customer needs and coordinating with internal teams to ensure smooth progress.

Full-time

JP required

EN required

Visa maybe

Remote

Project Mgr

Manages technical-development projects for StriX satellite programs, coordinating internal teams and external stakeholders and preparing proposals, presentations, and customer reports.

Full-time

EN required

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Strategy

Coordinates corporate strategy execution across departments and with public and private stakeholders, supporting technology-development projects, publicly funded demonstrations, and financial planning.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Project Mgr

Coordinates StriX satellite programs across design, development, testing and operations, aligning stakeholders and advancing proposals, future planning and next-generation satellite studies.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese (N3)

Visa maybe

Electrical

Hardware

Lead the design, manufacturing, testing, and verification of power systems for Earth observation satellites, engaging in various project phases and technical discussions.

Full-time

JP preferred

EN writing

Visa maybe

Backend

Python

This role focuses on developing a reliable, scalable SAR image processing pipeline, integrating algorithms, and ensuring production-grade software.

Full-time

EN required

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Backend

Python

Develop and operate products related to automatic analysis services of satellite data, focusing on Object Detection and Classification.

Full-time

EN required

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Data Eng

Builds systems supporting SAR satellite operations, observation-data processing and customer delivery platforms, with work spanning several units in the Data Production Department.

Full-time

EN preferred

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Tech Lead

Data Eng

Develop and operate the Data Processing System that generates SAR images from mission data downlinked from satellites, while also managing technical coordination and project management.