Design and specify satellite navigation payload systems, document requirements and interfaces, coordinate external contractors, manage development progress, and assess system risks and quality.
About this role
This role designs and develops integrated systems for very small artificial satellites. Responsibilities cover mission studies, system requirements definition, conceptual design, analysis, feasibility studies, detailed design, integration testing, and satellite operations. The role may also take on project management related to this work in the future.
The position covers the satellite system from initial concept review through operations, including the integration of multiple technical elements required to build lightweight, compact satellites with varied functions. Experience participating in a satellite development project at a university or graduate school is particularly relevant. The posting also welcomes people with experience in other fields who want to move into the space industry.
The role uses Windows, GitHub for code management, GitHub Projects V2 and GitHub Issues for task management, Redmine for project management, and Python, MATLAB, and C++ mainly for analysis tools. A company-designated PC is provided according to the employee's preference.
The work is based at the Ariake office in Koto, Tokyo. Office attendance is generally required, with limited remote work available. The stated location may include company-designated locations, including telework locations. The stated duties may change to other duties designated by the company.
The role involves work with organizations in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and South America, as well as joint research and development projects with space agencies including ESA. The selection process consists of document screening, a first interview, a second interview with an aptitude test, and a final interview.
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