Develop spacecraft descent GNC algorithms, sensor models, and navigation systems, using C/C++ and Python. Evaluate performance, support closed-loop and system-level testing, and apply failure mode analysis.
About this role
This R&D Solutions Architect role develops technical concepts for cislunar missions, spanning landers, orbit transfer vehicles, lunar satellites and rovers. It sits at the intersection of engineering, customers and business development, translating mission needs into proposal-ready solutions and advancing concepts from low or mid technical maturity to CML2+.
The work includes gathering requirements such as transport-mission mass, landing sites, target orbits, communications, power and ISRU needs; analyzing alternatives; and preparing tailored technical proposals based on current products and future roadmaps. The architect also provides technical leadership, coordinates engineers, tracks project progress and compares invested with planned effort. Familiarity with relevant missions and orbits and at least two spacecraft subsystems, such as attitude and orbit control, communications, propulsion, power, structures or thermal systems, is required.
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering or a related field, have five or more years of relevant mission or orbit experience, and be able to conduct detailed technical discussions in English and Japanese.
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