Synspective

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

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 for disaster assessment, infrastructure monitoring, national security, environmental oversight and related government or commercial projects.

Revenue comes from continuing sales of satellite data and from contracts to deliver analysis, demonstrations and other solutions. Synspective reported consolidated net sales of ¥2.377 billion for 2025. Its 11th StriX satellite reached orbit in September 2026, although newly deployed spacecraft undergo testing before entering service.

Can be worked in English
19%
Visa-sponsorship signal
15%
Remote or hybrid
48%
Most requested
  • AWS 2
  • Go 2
  • Google Cloud 2
  • Python 2
  • C++ 1
  • Git 1
  • JLPT N2 3
  • Native Japanese 3
  • Japanese posting, level unstated 17
  • No Japanese level detected 4
Common areas
  • Project management 5
  • Backend engineering 3
  • Business development 3
  • Consulting & strategy 3

Measured from the 27 listings Ranked has live for Synspective. Japanese level, visa signal and skills are AI-graded from each posting and can be wrong — confirm against the employer's original posting before applying.

27

5

New Grad

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Data Science

Architect

Support Eng

Support customer problem-solving through advanced small SAR satellite data and solution services.

Full-time

English OK

Visa maybe

Remote

Backend

Python

Develop orbit determination and propagation applications for the Spacecraft Control Subsystem, improving accuracy, efficiency, and reliability for StriX satellite operations.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Sales

Architect

Data Science

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

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Recruiting

HR

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

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Data Eng

Backend

Python

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

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Security

Cybersec

Compliance

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

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Legal

Flextime

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

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Management

Strategy

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

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Project Mgr

Biz Dev

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

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Strategy

Project Mgr

Coordinates business strategy planning and execution across internal teams, government agencies, companies and consultants, while supporting technical projects, grants and financial planning.

Full-time

JP Native

Visa maybe

Remote

Sales

Account Mgr

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

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Cust Success

SaaS

Support clients from SAR satellite imaging plans through delivery, provide technical advice on data use, monitor progress, and build standardized customer success operations with overseas teams.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Project Mgr

Strategy

Coordinate StriX satellite programs from design through operation; align government and internal stakeholders, prepare technical proposals, and plan next-generation development.

Full-time

English?

Visa likely

Remote

Management

Project Mgr

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

English?

Visa likely

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

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Remote

Compliance

Cloud

Manage internal IT infrastructure and assets across cloud and on-premise systems, employee devices and accounts, and plan and operate company information systems in a hybrid Tokyo role.

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Project Mgr

Account Mgr

Biz Dev

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

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Electrical

Hardware

Mfg

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

Full-time

English OK

Visa likely

Backend

Python

Data Eng

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

Full-time

Japanese?

Visa maybe

Backend

Python

ML

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

Full-time

Japanese (N2)

Visa maybe

Tech Lead

Data Eng

Management

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.